Golden Hour In Stroke: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in India. But the good thing is that the first 3 to 4.5 hours after the onset of stroke are considered the most important, which is called the Golden Hour.
Stroke Treatment: When a person suffers a stroke, most of the people are not able to know what has happened to the other person. Instead of taking them to the hospital quickly, they end the golden periods with home remedies, due to which the patient’s chances of recovery are reduced. Stroke is an emergency condition, in such a situation it is important to get timely treatment. 4.30 hours after a stroke is called the ‘golden hour’, that is, the time when, if treatment is received, the brain can be saved from permanent damage. Let us know from the doctor about this ‘Golden Hour’.
According to Neurology doctor Sondev Bansal, the most important thing in stroke is the window period, which is called golden hours. Which is 4.30 hours. People throw him out. While going here and there, they feel that Panlysis will be cured just like that, but it is not so. Panalysis Brain stroke is always a medical emergency. The sooner you reach the hospital, the sooner the treatment will start. The chance of recovery will be that much better.
How many types of strokes are there?
Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain suddenly stops or bleeding occurs.
There are two types of it-
- Ischemic stroke (due to blood clot) – about 80%
- Hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain)
In ischemic stroke, time matters most because brain cells suffer damage every minute.
What should be done during Golden Hour?
If someone shows symptoms of stroke, remember to do the FAST test first
F – Face: Does the face look crooked or bent?
A – Arm: Is one arm falling down when raised?
S – Speech: Is there any problem in speaking or understanding?
T – Time: If yes, then do not waste time, go to the hospital immediately.
If treatment is received within the first 4 to 4.30 hours, brain damage can be prevented to a great extent by removing the blockage. During this period, neither do you take medicine at home nor wander here and there for treatment. Take the patient directly to the hospital.
What is the benefit of getting timely treatment?
- Up to 90% recovery chance
- Less effect on speaking, walking and memory
- Very low risk of paralysis
- Have to stay in ICU for less days
- Avoidance of lifelong disability
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Who are at higher risk of stroke?
People with high BP, diabetes, high cholesterol are at higher risk of stroke. Apart from this, people who smoke, are obese or live under stress are also at risk of falling prey to it. Patients with heart disease are also at risk of stroke.
How can stroke be avoided?
- Get your blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol checked once a year.
- Eat healthy diet (fruits, vegetables, nuts). Do exercise. Take a 30 minute walk.
- Stay away from smoking and alcohol.
- Get enough sleep, because lack of sleep also increases blood pressure.
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