Let's learn about stroke, a frightening disease, and its vascular surgery and prevention methods.

I would like to share my story of undergoing diagnostic tests for stroke risk factors due to dizziness.
I will also include an explanation of stroke, a disease that has always been a source of fear due to family history.
Since prevention is most important for this disease, we will also share information on stroke prevention and vascular surgery, so if you familiarize yourself well, it will be helpful.

First, let's learn about stroke.

Stroke, which was formerly called a paralysis, is one of the cerebrovascular diseases.
It is a disease in which blood vessels supplying blood to the brain become blocked or burst, causing damage to the brain and resulting in disabilities such as paralysis of parts of the body.
Symptoms of a stroke include numbness or weakness in one side of the body and facial drooping.

Sometimes, the strength in my arms and legs weakens.
And depending on the listening, speech may become hesitant and dizziness can occur.
Some symptoms are ones you might experience once in everyday life and may seem minor, but they should never be taken lightly, so be sure to remember them.

Risk factors for stroke include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, alcohol consumption, smoking, and obesity.

I have a family history.

I'm glad that I underwent vascular surgery to open up the blood vessels and improve blood flow, and that I'm able to go about my daily life without any problems, but still...ㅠ

Because I was anxious due to family history, I am regularly undergoing various tests such as CT scans, ultrasounds, and blood tests.

If you have a family history, it would be better to pay more attention to prevention.

As I mentioned earlier, conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia are diseases that can cause strokes, so it is advisable to manage your blood vessels well as a preventive measure to avoid these illnesses.
Avoiding alcohol and cigarettes, which are harmful to the body, helps prevent strokes.
In addition, regularly checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels daily also helps prevent strokes.
The worst salt intake in Korean diets!! Eating habits that are high in salt are also not good for stroke, so it is advisable to avoid them to prevent stroke.