Preventing strokes

Strokes can be a devastating or even fatal event in anyone's life. Fortunately there exists strategies that can minimize or prevent that risk. Potential signs of a stroke such as unexplained or sudden onset of weakness involving the face, arm or speech or visual difficulties or severe headaches require an urgent visit to a stroke ready  Emergency Department. Threatened strokes or transient ischemic attacks can be treated urgently today in the same manner as chest pain due to a threatened heart attack if managed in a stroke ready Emergency Department that exists in most large cities such as Seattle http://bit.ly/bkQnuW

Treating hypertension, diabetes, taking an aspirin daily if safe, losing weight if obese, stopping smoking, exercising regularly and eating healthy can all markedly reduce the risks of having a stroke but require a long term relationship with a physician to assist people in managing these chronic problems. Focusing on strategies like these can help people live a better quality of life and enjoy the years ahead.
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