Cerebrovascular disease is a general term for various vascular lesions in the brain, including hemorrhagic and ischemic cerebrovascular disease. Acute cerebrovascular disease is also known as stroke. Cerebrovascular disease occurs as a result of changes in blood composition and blood flow dynamics based on vascular lesions. The main vascular lesions leading to cerebrovascular disease are atherosclerosis; the main changes in blood composition are increased blood viscosity, lipids and fibrinogen; and the main changes in blood flow dynamics are hypertension and hypotension. The triggers are usually emotional stress, excessive fatigue, alcohol abuse and sudden climate change.
How to prevent cerebrovascular disease is a matter of great concern, we mainly provide some preventive measures for people over 35 years old who do not suffer from cerebrovascular disease from the following aspects.
1.Know your blood pressure
Measure it at least once a year. If it is elevated, it should be controlled within the normal range under the guidance of your doctor. Once your doctor has found the right blood pressure lowering medication for you, there are few side effects and it will not affect your quality of life.
2. Know if you have atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat that alters the normal function of the heart and makes it easier for certain components of the blood to collect in the atria. The irregular heartbeat tends to dislodge these components, which flow throughout the body with the blood and cause strokes. You can feel your pulse or go to the hospital for an electrocardiogram to determine this. If you have atrial fibrillation, to reduce the risk of stroke, your doctor will usually tell you to take oral medications such as warfarin or aspirin.
3. If you smoke, quit it
Smoking doubles the risk of stroke. If you start to stop smoking today, your risk of stroke will start to go down immediately.
4. If you drink alcohol, keep it moderate
Studies show that drinking 2 glasses of alcohol a day can reduce stroke by 50%. But more than 2 drinks increases the risk of stroke by 3 times and leads to liver disease, traffic accidents and more. If you drink alcohol and find it very difficult to stop drinking, you must pay attention to the following points.
(1) Do not drink too much, ensure an appropriate amount, and follow it carefully.
(2) It is easier to control the quantity when drinking at home than when drinking outside.
(3) Identify 2-3 days a week when you will not drink.
(4) Choose protein-rich downers such as fish.
5. Know if you have high blood cholesterol
High cholesterol increases the risk of stroke. Recent studies have shown that high triglyceridemia has an increased risk of stroke in women. High blood lipids can be controlled by diet and physical activity. Some people also need medication.
6. If you have diabetes
Follow your doctor’s advice carefully. If you cannot achieve good blood glucose control with diet and physical exercise, your doctor may choose appropriate medication for you in order to reduce the risk of stroke.
7. Know whether you have high blood viscosity and high fibrinogenemia
You can take the appropriate amount of water and necessary medication.
8.Rationalize your life
Regular participation in your favorite physical activity and brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day can improve your health in many ways and reduce stroke. Exercising with a friend can make it easier for you to stick with it. Enjoy a low-salt, low-fat diet. By reducing your dietary salt and fat intake, you can lower your blood pressure and help reduce the risk of stroke. Maintain a balanced daily diet: adequate fruits, vegetables, cereals, and moderate amounts of protein.
9. Go to the hospital as soon as you have any stroke symptoms