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Stroke Prevention and Aftercare: Focus on Prevention and Care
A stroke can strike any of us completely unexpectedly and drastically change our lives. That’s precisely why stroke prevention and aftercare are so essential: Targeted measures can minimize risk factors, while systematic aftercare helps to reduce consequential damage and maintain quality of life. The
A stroke occurs when certain areas of the brain are no longer adequately supplied with blood. Even initial signs such as sudden paralysis, speech disorders, or severe headaches should be clarified quickly. As part of our stroke prevention and aftercare, we place great emphasis on sound diagnostics and a care concept tailored to you. In this way, you receive the necessary treatment to reduce the risk of another incident and at the same time secure your quality of life in the long term.
Causes and Symptoms
The main cause of a stroke is often a narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels in the brain, for example due to arteriosclerosis or blood clots. Less frequently, cerebral hemorrhages occur, which can also lead to a stroke. Important risk factors are high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, diabetes and elevated blood lipid levels. Consistent stroke prevention and aftercare helps to identify and treat these risk factors early on.
Typical symptoms of a stroke include sudden paralysis (e.g. in the face or limbs), speech, vision or balance disorders, and severe headaches. The faster a stroke is recognized, the better the chances of successful
Diagnostic Procedures
Thorough diagnostics are at the heart of stroke prevention and aftercare. At the
Our specialists will work with you to create an individual examination plan. In doing so, they will clarify whether an MRI or CT scan of the brain is necessary and which blood tests are useful. As part of the prevention and aftercare of an ischemic stroke, the ultrasound examination of the carotid artery and the brain-supplying vessels plays an important role. These examinations are carried out by our experienced specialists.
Therapy Options (Drug-Based & Non-Drug-Based)
The therapy in stroke prevention and aftercare usually comprises a combination of drug-based and non-drug-based approaches. Blood-thinning medications, for example, can reduce the risk of renewed blood clots, while blood pressure-lowering agents help to maintain a constant, healthy blood pressure. In addition, cholesterol-lowering drugs are often part of the treatment to reduce deposits in the vessels.
However, a sustainable therapy also includes lifestyle factors. Regular exercise, a balanced diet and abstaining from nicotine are important building blocks to reduce the risk of stroke. If necessary, we recommend physiotherapy or occupational therapy to train motor skills and minimize consequential damage. For cognitive rehabilitation, speech therapy or neuropsychological care can also be useful if speech or memory functions are impaired.