According to the World Health Organization's statistics of the "Top Ten Causes of Death in Chinese", stroke ranks first, and one of the biggest causes of stroke is cerebral infarction.
Cerebral infarction, also known as ischemic stroke, refers to the disorder of cerebral blood circulation caused by various reasons, which induces ischemia and hypoxic necrosis of brain tissue, and then induces corresponding neurological deficits.
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Why do cerebral infarctions like to attack at night?
After in-depth research and a large number of statistics, experts have found that it is shocking that as many as 10% of patients with cerebral infarction have suffered misfortune in their quiet sleep.
In fact, cerebral infarction is more likely to occur late at night, which is closely related to changes in human physiology. The viscosity of human blood varies at different times, and this change is closely related to the risk of cerebral infarction.
When blood viscosity increases and blood flow slows down, platelets and other components in the blood are more likely to deposit on the walls of blood vessels, forming blood clots. Once these blood clots block the cerebral blood vessels, they can lead to cerebral infarction.
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Is there a warning of cerebral infarction? The doctor reminds that if these 5 signs appear while sleeping, check them in time
Cerebral infarctions often strike suddenly and without warning, catching people off guard. However, despite its rapid onset and sinister condition, it is not completely silent until the onset of the disease.
Especially during sleep, if the following abnormal signals appear in the body, we should be highly vigilant for the possibility of cerebral infarction and seek medical help in time.
1. Dizziness and headache
When a cerebral infarction affects the blood supply to the brain, the brain sends a distress signal due to a lack of oxygen, which manifests as brief dizziness and headaches. These symptoms may go away on their own within a short period of time, but they should not be taken lightly.
2. Numbness in hands and feet
Every action and every word we make is inseparable from the command of the brain. When an area of the brain doesn't have enough blood, the body parts concerned react abnormally. For example, your hands and feet may feel numb, as if there are countless small ants crawling on your skin.
3. Drooling on one side
When a cerebral infarction affects neuromuscular coordination, it can cause the facial muscles to lose control, causing saliva to flow to one side. At the same time, symptoms of dysphagia may also be especially pronounced during sleep.
4. Blurred vision after waking up
This may be due to neuromuscular damage from cerebral infarction, resulting in ischemia and hypoxia of the retina. Patients may suddenly feel blurred vision and darkness in front of their eyes, but after a few minutes they return to normal.
5. Frequent yawning
Be wary if you yawn frequently, especially if you have good air circulation and enough sleep. This can be a sign of a lack of oxygen to the brain, which can be caused by slowed blood flow, decreased blood volume, or insufficient blood supply to the brain.
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Reminder: Try to stay away from these 4 foods
Cerebral infarction, a common cerebrovascular disease, is inextricably linked to our eating habits. To keep our blood vessels healthy, we must be vigilant about certain foods.
1. High-salt food
Salt, a common condiment, adds flavor to food, but excessive intake can put a lot of burden on the cardiovascular system. Studies have shown that up to 9.5% of cardiometabolic deaths are associated with excessive salt intake. Too much salt can increase blood pressure, weaken the elasticity of blood vessels, and even make blood thick, which can accelerate the blockage of blood vessels.
2. Processed meat
This type of food often needs to be salted, dried, fermented, seasoned and other processes during processing, so it often contains high sugar and salt.
For 50-year-olds, the risk of diabetes is closely linked to excessive daily intake of red meat. Stroke, which is closely related to diabetes, obesity, hypertension and other diseases, is a hidden health hazard that we cannot ignore.
3. High-sugar foods
Excessive sugar intake will not only lead to an increase in blood viscosity and an increase in blood sugar, but also cause obstacles to the cleaning and dredging of blood vessels, which can easily induce blood vessel blockage, and may eventually lead to cerebral infarction.
4. Greasy food
Fatty foods such as fatty meat, animal oil, and animal offal tend to increase the amount of fat and cholesterol in the blood after entering the body, further increasing the viscosity of the blood. A long-term high-fat diet can lead to plaque in the blood vessels, which can lead to blockage of blood vessels, which may eventually lead to cerebral infarction.
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How to give first aid in case of cerebral infarction?
It is important to understand the first aid measures after the occurrence of cerebral infarction, because timely intervention and correct treatment can greatly improve the survival rate and quality of life of patients.
At the emergency moment of cerebral infarction, we must first stay calm and not be overly nervous, so that we can better take first aid measures. Here are five key areas we need to be prepared for when a cerebral infarction occurs.
First of all, it is crucial to call the 120 emergency number as soon as possible. After the onset of cerebral infarction, the patient's life safety is seriously threatened, and it is necessary to be sent to the hospital for treatment in time. Therefore, we need to make emergency calls quickly and accurately, informing patients of their situation and location so that ambulances can arrive as quickly as possible.
Secondly, it is also essential to check the patient's vital signs. We need to observe the patient's state of consciousness, breathing, pulse and other vital signs, and detect abnormalities in time so that corresponding first aid measures can be taken. If the patient is found to be unconscious, has difficulty breathing, or has an abnormal pulse, emergency treatment should be taken immediately.
Keeping the airway open is also one of the important measures for first aid in cerebral infarction. We need to make sure that the patient's airway is clear and that it does not cause suffocation due to vomit or secretions blocking the airway. The person's head can be turned to one side to clean the mouth of vomit or secretions, keeping the airway open.
In addition, when the patient has convulsions, we need to take protective measures. Convulsions are a common symptom of cerebral infarction and can easily lead to injury.
We need to keep the patient's body steady during convulsions to avoid collisions and falls, while protecting the patient's head and limbs from injury.
Finally, taking measures to keep the body warm is also a part of the first aid for cerebral infarction. Patients with cerebral infarction are prone to hypothermia, so we should pay attention to keeping patients warm and keeping their body temperature stable. The patient can be wrapped in a blanket or quilt to protect them from the cold.