Brain Stroke -

Trouble with speaking and understanding

You may experience confusion. You may slur your words or have difficulty understanding speech..

Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg

You may develop sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, especially on one side of your body. Try to raise both your arms over your head at the same time. If one arm begins to fall, you may be having a stroke. Similarly, one side of your mouth may droop when you try to smile.

Trouble with seeing in one or both eyes

You may suddenly have blurred or blackened vision in one or both eyes, or you may see double.

Headache

A sudden, severe headache, which may be accompanied by vomiting, dizziness or altered consciousness, may indicate you're having a stroke.

Trouble with walking

You may stumble or experience sudden dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination.

Causes

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or reduced. This deprives your brain of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause your brain cells to die. A stroke may be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may experience only a temporary disruption of blood flow to their brain (transient ischemic attack, or TIA).

There are two types of stroke.

Ischemic stroke: is similar to a heart attack, except it occurs in the blood vessels of the brain. Clots can form in the brain's blood vessels, in blood vessels leading to the brain, or even in blood vessels elsewhere in the body and then travel to the brain. These clots block blood flow to the brain's cells. Ischemic stroke can also occur when too much plaque (fatty deposits and cholesterol) clogs the brain's blood vessels. About 80% of all strokes are ischemic.
Hemorrhagic (heh-more-raj-ik) strokes: occur when a blood vessel in the brain breaks or ruptures. The result is blood seeping into the brain tissue, causing damage to brain cells. The most common causes of hemorrhagic stroke are high blood pressure and brain aneurysms. An aneurysm is a weakness or thinness in the blood vessel wall.

Lifestyle risk factors
- Being overweight or obese
- Physical inactivity
- Heavy or binge drinking
- Use of illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamines
Medical risk factors
- High blood pressure — the risk of stroke begins to increase at blood pressure readings higher than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Your doctor will help you decide on a target blood pressure based on your age, whether you have diabetes and other factors.
- Cigarette smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.
- High cholesterol.
- Diabetes.
- Obstructive sleep apnea — a sleep disorder in which the oxygen level intermittently drops during the night.
- Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart defects, heart infection or abnormal heart rhythm.

Testimonials

When it became clear that my dad(S.Mar Reddy) had to undergo surgery for bicuspid valve, we were aware of two option: open-heart surgery and TAVR. Given that my dad is a diabetic patient for about 25 years, we as a family decided to opt for TAVR as the recovery time compared to other surgery was short. Dr. Anoop explained to us both the options and also every detail about TAVR. Since we knew that he was a certified specialist in TAVR, we had faith in his ability. His team of doctors and staff were friendly and assisted us at every step. In the ICU too, when I went to se my dad, there was an emergency situation and i noticed how everyone sprang into action and handled the situation. Hospital service is of excellent quality. On behalf of my Family, I express sincere thanks to Dr. Anoop, his team and the entire Care Hospital for the wonderful treatment and care. It is almost four Months now and my dad is in good health and has resumed his normal activities. I would highly recommend this procedure to whoever can bear with the cost of TAVR.

For patient Mar Reddy (son): (66 Years, Male)

I was not well-breathlessness, too much breathlessness. I can't sleep, scared of everything, was always holding my husband's hand and did not allow him to go anywhere... from last 4 years I was not at all moving anywhere, not climbing stairs nothing and was very scared... I went so many hospitals these 4 years in Hyderabad. Dr. Shastri did the initial screening and suggested to meet Dr. Anoop at Care Hospital, Banjara. Before I couldn't even walk up to bathroom. After TAVR I'm completely happy with all my issues resolved. Now I'm okay and enjoying my life. I'm feeling really good and am grateful to Care Hospitals.

Mrs. Vasu Pradha (70 years, Female, patient)

I had undergone Angioplasty during the year 2003 followed by heart Bypass surgery in 2009 .During the year of 2016, I faced problems of periodic shortness of breath, and chest discomfort, I used to get tired within a few minutes of walk. I consulted Dr D. N. Kumar, senior Cardiologist, Care Hospitals (Nampally), and after few examinations it was found that the Aortic Valve was calcified and thickened and is unable to supply sufficient blood Dr Kumar suggested immediate surgery also suggested the new TAVR procedure which does not require any surgery and suggested to consult Dr. Anoop Agarwal, Interventional Cardiologist who specializes in this procedure. As the procedure is new, I and my family.were a bit hesitant to undergo the same. But one consultation with Dr Anoop Agarwal was sufficient to dispel our fears and decided to undergo the same the procedure was done by Dr Agarwal on 8th of Nov 2017. There was no surgery nor any pain. I was in ICU for a day for observation Second day I was walking slowly and was discharged on 13th Nov 2018. I was ready to resume office work in the next week, Since ther Tam normal and leading normal Life. There is no heart related complaint cannot forget the care which Diskumar and Agarwal had taken during the period was in Hospital Even now, Dr Kumar and Dr Agarwal contact me periodically to enquire about my health. Heartfelt thanks to them. As a patient undergone TAVR procedure. I do recommend it for patients requring such treatment as spanless.idoes not require prolonged rest and effective.

TEC Rao (66 years, Male)

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