Woman holding her breastsMOSCOW, 23 Jan. People suffering from arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis and high cholesterol in the blood are at risk for stroke, they need to visit a doctor regularly and remember to take their medications, Daria, cardiologist at SM-Clinic, told the Prime agency. Sergeeva. She emphasized that high blood pressure is the leading cause of stroke, regardless of whether a person feels an increase in pressure or not.
"After 40 years, it is necessary to measure pressure once or twice a year, even if you worries, and if the pressure is above 140/90, consult a doctor", Sergeeva advises.
With atherosclerosis, it is important to stop smoking and normalize weight. If a patient has high cholesterol, it is necessary to consult a doctor and follow his instructions. Atrial fibrillation is another important risk factor for stroke. “In order to detect atrial fibrillation in time and prescribe therapy, you need to undergo regular medical examinations and do an ECG once a year,” the cardiologist said. «The risk of stroke» Komarovsky explained what not to do with a headache