The incidence of strokes (also known as CVA) is increasing in individuals aged between 20 to 54 years. This rise in CVA occurrence was shown by various medical studies performed in the past few years.
A stroke is an event when blood circulation to the brain stops. It results in reduced oxygen supply to the brain, which causes the brain cells to die. Symptoms of this event can occur all of a sudden and without any type of warning.
In addition, the occurrence and types of symptoms depend on the damaged part of the brain. Usually, the patient experiences symptoms like change in vision, difficulty in talking, muscle weakness (on one side of the body) and sudden headache. Many individuals also suffer from symptoms like loss of balance, lack of coordination, and other neurologic warning signs.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension is the major risk factor for stroke. There are several other risk factors for CVA such as atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus, elevated cholesterol, and smoking. A patent foramen ovale (PFO) is also a risk factor for this event in young and middle aged individuals. PFO is a congenital small hole in the heart since birth.
According to the best cardiologist in NYC, the improved and latest medical technology may be associated with the increasing number of stroke diagnoses in individuals. The augmented use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic tool to detect strokes in young individuals may partly be related to the increased detection of CVA.
Cardiologists suggest that an individual (especially aged between 20 to 55 years) should get an early diagnosis of stroke’s risk factors through blood testing, blood pressure evaluation, carotid ultrasound and also echocardiography.
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