paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

With over 200,000 per year in US it would deem us necessary to understand about strokes. There are two types, ischemic (Blockage) and bleeders. And they are caused by two different factors. And each should be treated differently. What is important that one knows the symptoms and gets to the Doctor as soon as possible. You do not want to use aspirin to treat a bleeder type stokes in spite of what Bayer has to say. Please read the following article on Strokes. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

A good read Paul, thank you. Recently, a very good friend had a severe stroke and is suffering paralysis, difficulty speaking and is now in rehab...outlook is not good, unfortunately.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Different strokes for different folks?

Hamltnblue Loc: Springfield PA

One thing that may help with vascular health is Vitamin K2 and D. Google K2 atherosclerosis
There are small studies that show reversal of artery calcification with the right dosage.
This is an up and coming item. Don't try if on blood thinners without talking to a doc though.

https://www.newhope.com/ingredients/k2-ascends-mountain-letter-vitamins

https://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2017/11/As-We-See-It/Page-01

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

Thanks for your comment. I do not make lightly of such a serious subject. I do feel sorry for any who have undergone this ordeal.
My main reason for post such is because most people think of a Stroke as a blockage and hardening of the arteries. A blockage so to say. But there is another type which is ignored and should be treated differently than a blockage. It is an a thinning of the cell wall and a rupture of that wall causing a bleeder. This should not be treated the same way as a blockage. What is needed is a rebuilding of the cell wall so the blood will not bleed into the exterior and remain in the vessel. Under those circumstances you would not use a blood thinner or aspirin. Like you said talk to your doctor.
I had three strokes at one time and mine were all a blockage. My wife had a stroke and hers was a bleeder.

johnst1001a Loc: West Chester, Ohio

i thought i was having a stroke, had some tingling in my left hand an so inability to hold on to things with that hand. after a hour or two i brushed the thought that it just might be a nerve or something.
i went to the hospital. they followed their stroke assessment protocal, blood test, physical checks, an i mentioned i also had a slight headache. they did a ct scan, found a brain tumor, which was malignant, had it removed, an nearly a year later am still dealing with the issues.
DO NO BRUSH OFF ANY SYMPTOMS
ps on the ver same day i initially went to the hospital, one of my good friends had symptoms, went to the hospital, he did have a mild stroke.
We are both 68.

02Nomad Loc: Catonsville, MD

I would highly recommend skipping the doctor and heading to an Emergency Room for either type of stroke. There is what is called the "Golden Hour". If you can make it to an E.R. within that hour, your chances of recovery are much greater. Check the hospitals in your area to see if they can handle these cases. If I remember correctly, there should be a Brain Attack (sp.) Team (BAT) to treat these strokes quickly and efficiently.

johnst1001a Loc: West Chester, Ohio

its not a joking matter, i'm ok with your little joke, but please push for people to respond to symptoms and quickly

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Stroke: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R.

Stroke Identification
During a BBQ, Jane stumbled and took a little fall. She assured everyone that she was fine and declined the offer of paramedics). She said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.

Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital, and at 6:00 PM, she passed away. She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ, and that is why she fell. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within three hours, he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within three hours, which is tough.

Recognizing a Stroke
A bystander can identify a stroke by asking the person to do four simple things:

S - Ask the individual to smile.

T - Ask the person to talk and speak a simple, coherent sentence.

R- Ask him or her to raise both arms.
New one - Have the person stick out his tongue. If the tongue is crooked and cannot be held straight, that is a sign of a stroke.

If he or she has trouble with any one of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

Find the nearest hospital with a stroke center.
http://www.strokecenter.org/

http://www.stroke.org/site/PageNavigator/HOME

johnst1001a Loc: West Chester, Ohio

exactlt, thats what i did

jkm757 Loc: San Diego, Ca.

A little more info.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Dirty.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Mentioning the advisability of going to a stroke center is very helpful because quick action is necessary. My father had a hemorrhagic stroke which put him in a nursing home for thirteen years. I have low blood pressure so I hope that doesn't happen to me.

mwoods222 Loc: Newburg N.Y,

All should keep an eye on aneurysm's. They prineraly hit men I know i just delt with one on a vain in my leg.
Had a worning sign with great pain in knee . I went to ergent care and they discovered it after many tests. My doctor did bypass surgery and I am healing now. My doctor told my had the worning signs had not led me to seek help and it ruptured I would have lost my leg or worse died. All men should be checked every few years
Please heed my advice

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I appreciate the OP's post on strokes. Thank you very much for enlightening information.

For those couple of people who have decided to make it a laughing matter and offer jokes, shame on you. I pray you and yours never have a stroke and end up paralyzed as my friend is. It could easily happen you as well. Then how will you feel when others say, Suck on this?

Dennis