(Story) I received surgery within the golden time for a brain hemorrhage and recovered without any aftereffects.

This is my mother's review of her recovery after brain hemorrhage surgery.

 

Around 11 a.m., I received a call from my mother, and when I answered, someone I didn't know asked if I was her daughter. It was someone I work with.

My mom is acting strange right now, and I think I should take her to the hospital. She used to work at a restaurant, but she can't even put on her apron properly and is rambling incoherently. I tried to go with her, but despite my protests, she caught a taxi herself and went to the hospital.

 

I hurriedly headed to Suwon St. Vincent Hospital.

My mom was already in a state of cognitive impairment when she took a taxi, so she was explaining to me over the phone where she was, but her speech was slurred and I couldn't understand her at all.

Thinking that time was urgent, I ran around everywhere searching, and even now, I find it dizzying.

The mother I met while wandering around was unaware of her condition. She kept repeating the same words, spoke unclearly, acted awkwardly, and her eyes were unfocused.

I felt that it was serious.

 

 

I found out later that there were prodromal symptoms starting a week ago.

I heard you thought it was a cold and only took cold medicine along with Ssanghwa-tang.

He said he had a severe headache and felt like he had the flu.

Taking Ssanghwatang while having high blood pressure can cause side effects such as stroke. It was like pouring oil into a fire.

 

At the reception, they listened to the condition and told me to go to the emergency room.

You waited in the emergency room and received a test.

The post-examination finding was a brain hemorrhage, and surgery should be done quickly.

 

 

They called me to explain the situation and asked me to sign the consent form, and in such situations, they usually explain the worst-case scenario. I was really scared that my mom might die.

 

And then, about two hours later, we went straight into surgery.

Arrived at the hospital around 11:30 PM and started surgery around 1:00 AM.

Brain hemorrhage is very time-sensitive, and the golden time is crucial.

St. Vincent Hospital has a dedicated Cardiovascular Center, so they prepared everything for immediate surgery.

 

Brain Hemorrhage Golden Time

 

It is necessary to perform brain hemorrhage surgery within 3 hours of onset. Delaying brain hemorrhage surgery can lead to necrosis of brain tissue, resulting in postoperative complications. If surgery is performed quickly, the blood vessels can regain normal blood flow.

 

The surgery was finished sooner than expected, and the attending professor called me in to explain that they performed coil embolization through the femoral artery due to subarachnoid hemorrhage.

 

 

What is coil embolization?

 

It is performed by inserting a catheter through the femoral artery in the leg, and involves filling the intracranial aneurysm with coils to block blood flow.

 

Mom was fortunately not found in a collapsed state, and she was able to receive surgery within the golden time, so her post-surgery condition was good.

 

Before waking up in the intensive care unit, we all thought he would have disabilities, but he woke up perfectly fine without any symptoms, and we were so happy, feeling like heaven had helped us.

 

I was able to be discharged after 5 days in the intensive care unit, 3 days in the intensive treatment room, and then in a general ward.

 

Since then, by following stroke prevention methods to prevent recurrence, you are still healthy after 7 years.

 

<Prevention of Brain Hemorrhage>

 

1. Blood pressure management - Hypertension is one of the main causes of cerebral hemorrhage. It is important to keep blood pressure within the normal range.

2. Healthy eating habits - Maintain a diet low in salt and fat, and rich in fruits and vegetables.

3. Maintaining an appropriate weight - Obesity can increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage.

4. Quitting smoking - Smoking can be harmful to the brain's blood vessels and increases the risk of cerebral hemorrhage.

5. Moderate exercise - Regular exercise can lower blood pressure and improve overall health.

 

Because the risk of recurrence is high with cerebral hemorrhage

Follow-up care is very important for this condition.

It's a disease that can also have a family history, so I shouldn't let my guard down, but I was diagnosed with hyperlipidemia earlier this year.ㅜ

Even now, I am managing with healthy eating habits and exercise, but I think I need to be mindful of early symptoms and take good care of it.

 

It can happen to anyone.

A stroke that can happen at any time.

 

It would be good to memorize the symptoms of a stroke.

 

 

F = Face Drooping (Facial paralysis)

Do you experience trembling and numbness on one side of your face? When you smile, does the shape of your smile differ between the left and right sides?

A = Arm Weakness (Arm Paralysis)

Do you experience weakness or numbness in one arm? Raise both arms. Does one arm droop downward?

S = Speech Difficulty (Language Disorder)

Are you having difficulty speaking clearly or finding the words easily?

T = Time to call 119 (Call 119)

 

If you notice the above symptoms, immediately call 119. Even if the symptoms disappear, go to the hospital immediately.