aha - Heart Health Community2024-03-28T19:20:09Zhttps://youngfitcool.com/groups/american-heart-association/forum/topics/feed/tag/ahaStroke Risk Factorshttps://youngfitcool.com/groups/american-heart-association/forum/topics/stroke-risk-factors2021-06-16T16:52:43.000Z2021-06-16T16:52:43.000ZStephen Pagehttps://youngfitcool.com/members/StephenPage<div><p> </p>
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<h1 class="c-hero-card__heading"><strong>Stroke Risk Factors</strong></h1>
<p class="c-hero-card__subheading h4">Stroke is dangerous and deadly — the No. 5 killer and a leading cause of disability in America. But you can control and treat several risk factors for stroke.</p>
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<p>Keep your stroke risks low with regular checkups and treatment for these conditions if you have them.</p>
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<h2 class="h3"><strong>Stroke Risk Factors That Are Not Within Your Control</strong></h2>
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<p>You can't control some risk factors, but knowing that they exist may help motivate you to work harder on the ones you can change.</p>
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<h2 class="h3"><strong>Additional Factors That May Be Linked to Higher Stroke Risks</strong></h2>
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<p>Whether your risks are related to changeable factors or are primarily outside of your control, you can benefit your heart and your brain with healthy lifestyle choices.</p>
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<h2 class="h3"><strong>Atherosclerosis </strong></h2>
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<p> <a class="c-cta h-theme--red c-cta--arrow" title="Atherosclerosis" href="https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-risk-factors/atherosclerosis-and-stroke">Atherosclerosis</a></p>
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<h2 class="h3"><strong>The Urgent Need for Health Equity</strong></h2>
<p>Everyone has an optimal, just opportunity to be healthy. But this is not the reality for many people of color and others whose health suffers because of social factors beyond their control. People suffer when they lack access to quality care, nutritious food and other basic health needs. </p>
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<h2 class="h3"><strong>Mounting 'social determinants' could magnify stroke risk</strong></h2>
<p>The cumulative effect of several social factors can more than double the risk of stroke in people under 75, according to new research that examined the impact of living in a poor or rural area, having low education or income level, lacking health insurance or being Black.</p>
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<p>Social determinants of health are factors that influence where and how people live, learn, work and play. They provide context to a person's life and can play just as big of a role in affecting health as medications and physical lifestyle changes.</p>
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<h2 class="c-card__heading h3"><strong>Stroke patients more likely to die in rural hospitals than in urban ones</strong></h2>
<p class="c-card__metadata">Compared with stroke patients living in cities, researchers found those treated at rural hospitals were about half as likely to receive clot-busting medication; about one-third less likely to undergo a thrombectomy procedure to remove a stroke-causing clot; and more likely to die of any type of stroke before leaving the hospital (6.9% versus 5.8%).</p>
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<p>Nearly 50% of all adult men have high blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly to help reduce your risk of stroke. </p>
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<p class="h4">It’s important to understand the connection between diabetes and stroke, recognize the risk factors and take steps to stay healthy.</p>
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<h2 class="h2"><strong>Uncommon Causes of Stroke</strong></h2>
<p class="h4">Most strokes are caused by conditions such as atrial fibrillation, hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. But there are less common causes as well.</p>
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<h2 class="h3"><strong>Women face higher risk of stroke</strong></h2>
<p>Stroke in U.S. Women by the Numbers</p>
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<li>About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.</li>
<li>Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in women.</li>
<li>Stroke kills over 80,000 women a year.</li>
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</div>Resources For Caregivershttps://youngfitcool.com/groups/american-heart-association/forum/topics/resources-for-caregivers2021-06-16T16:43:51.000Z2021-06-16T16:43:51.000ZStephen Pagehttps://youngfitcool.com/members/StephenPage<div>
<h1><strong>Resources For Caregivers</strong></h1>
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<p>As a caregiver, it’s normal to feel isolated, at a loss and unsure of yourself sometimes.</p>
<p>Remember: You’re not alone. Others have been down this same path — and many are willing to share their experience and insights with you.</p>
<p>The American Heart Association wants to help you, too. The resources below can be indispensable as you care for someone who has heart disease or who has experienced a heart attack, heart surgery or a stroke.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support/communication-tips-for-caregivers"><strong>Communication tips:</strong></a> As a caregiver, you’re called on to communicate with many people. (The loved one in your care chief among them.) Constructive and effective communication is vital. Find helpful tips to communicate with your family and healthcare team.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support/caregivers-be-realistic-think-positive"><strong>Emotional upheaval:</strong></a> As a caregiver, you have to be realistic about what can and can’t be controlled. You can’t control that your loved one has a chronic or progressive disease. You can’t control the impact of that disease. But you can control how you respond to the situation.</li>
<li><a href="http://supportnetwork.heart.org/caregiver"><strong>Emotional support: Connect with other caregivers</strong></a><strong>.</strong> Are you putting your own health and happiness on hold? Do you ever feel like you’ve “lost yourself” in your many caregiver responsibilities? You're not alone. It can be helpful to connect with those who have experienced the ups and downs of caregiving. They have valuable perspectives to share.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/what-is-cardiovascular-disease"><strong>What is cardiovascular disease?</strong></a> If you’re caring for someone with cardiovascular problems, it pays to know the basics. Learn about the different types of cardiovascular disease and how they affect the body.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/answers-by-heart-fact-sheets"><strong>Patient worksheets</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Download and print these information sheets covering topics such as cardiovascular conditions, lifestyle changes as well as treatments and tests.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/consumer-healthcare/order-american-heart-association-educational-brochures"><strong>Order caregiver and other educational brochures:</strong></a> These AHA brochures and information packets can help you better understand all aspects of recovery and care.</li>
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<p>Learn more about caring for someone:</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/recovery-and-healthy-living-goals-for-heart-valve-patients/make-your-winning-post-surgery-recovery-plan">after heart surgery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/life-after-a-heart-attack">after a heart attack</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/living-with-heart-failure-and-managing-advanced-hf">with heart failure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stroke.org/en/life-after-stroke">after stroke</a> </li>
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<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="What is Caregiver Burnout? (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/health-topics/answers-by-heart/what-is-caregiver-burnout.pdf?la=en">What is Caregiver Burnout? (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="How Should I Care for Myself? (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/health-topics/answers-by-heart/how-should-i-care-for-myself-as-a-caregiver.pdf?la=en">How Should I Care for Myself? (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="What Are the Caregiver's Rights? (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/health-topics/answers-by-heart/what-are-the-caregivers-rights.pdf?la=en">What Are the Caregiver's Rights? (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="How Should I Communicate with My Loved One? (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/health-topics/answers-by-heart/how-should-i-communicate-with-heart-and-stroke-patients.pdf?la=en">How Should I Communicate with My Loved One? (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="How Should I Communicate with Others? (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/health-topics/answers-by-heart/how-should-i-communicate-as-a-caregiver.pdf?la=en">How Should I Communicate with Others? (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="How Can I Support My Loved One? (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/files/health-topics/answers-by-heart/how-can-i-support-my-loved-one.pdf?la=en">How Can I Support My Loved One? (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="Let's Talk About the Stroke Family Caregiver (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/stroke-files/lets-talk-about-stroke/caregivers/lta-the-stroke-family-caregiver-ucm_474396.pdf?la=en">Let's Talk About the Stroke Family Caregiver (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a class="c-cta c-cta--arrow h-theme--red" title="Caregiver Guide to Stroke (PDF)" href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/stroke-files/caregiver-support/caregivers-guide-to-stroke/caregiverguidetostroke_2020.pdf?la=en">Caregiver Guide to Stroke (PDF)</a></li>
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support/resources-for-caregivers" target="_blank">https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/caregiver-support/resources-for-caregivers</a></p>
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