Stroke is a dangerous disease. According to the Ministry of Health, stroke is a cerebrovascular disease. This disease can occur when blood vessels in the brain are blocked or ruptured. As a result, part of the brain does not receive the blood supply that carries the oxygen it needs, so cell or tissue death occurs.
Quote from KidHealthThere are five types of stroke: ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack (minor stroke), brainstem stroke, and cryptogenic stroke (stroke of unknown cause).
Meanwhile, the difference between a mild stroke and a stroke lies in the severity of the blockage of blood flow to the brain. In mild strokes, the blockade still does not cause permanent damage to the nerves of the brain.
In accordance with Women Health, women are especially vulnerable to stroke. This is caused by hormones. “Higher levels of hormones, especially estrogen, disrupt the integrity of blood vessels,” says Nicole Weinberg, MD, a cardiologist at Providence St. Johns Health Center in California. This risk is also increased for women who take birth control pills, women who smoke, use illicit drugs, or women who are having a difficult pregnancy.
Unlike men, there are certain stroke symptoms that are more common in women. According to the National Stroke Association, here are some of them:
1. Fainting
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Fainting can indeed be caused by many things, such as shock, low blood pressure, and pregnancy. However, a stroke can block blood flow to the brain, resulting in loss of consciousness.
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