ICTUS
50%
SUFFER SECONDARY EFFECTS OR DIE
+27%
CASES WILL INCREASE
What is an ictus?
70%
An ictus is a cardiovascular disease caused by the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain reducing the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain. As a consequence, the nerve cells do not recive the oxygen they need and stop working. This can affect the speech, the movement... depending on the area of the brain affected and depending on the kind of ictus (ischemic or hemorrhagic).
NEUROLOGICAL ADMISSIONS in hospitals
11.500
CASES IN MADRID / YEAR
Why do people develop an ictus?
Informative video
There are some facts that are important when we talk about ictus. It is more frecuent in women, i is hereditary and it normally happens to people over 60.- People also develop an ictus because:
- they have cardiac hypertension (more than 140/80)
- they have a cardiac disease (normally people with angina)
- they smoke or consume drugs and alcohol
- they have fat on blood
- they are obese
- they do not practice any sport
Number of cases of ictus registered in Spain form 2011 to 2016
How can we prevent an ictus?
- Reducing the arterial pressure
- Don't smoke
- Avoid the consumption of drugs
- Weight control
- Have a balanced diet
- Practice physical exercise
- Control the sugar consumption
- Moderate alcohol consumption
- Avoid having a stressed life
- Take yur pulse regulary
- Monitor cholesterol
- Visit the doctor regulary
- Don't eat too much salt
500.000
434.369
422.178
400.000
311.882
299.611
300.000
190.535
200.000
108.382
100.000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
What are the symptoms of an ictus?
Approximately 30% of the patients may have early warning symptoms of short duration called "transient ischemic attacks." Its identification is important, as it can prevent a subsequent ictus. - Some frecuent symptoms are:
- Loss of strength in the middle of the body (face, arm and leg on the same side)
- Difficulty speaking
- Loss of sensation or tingling in one half of the body
- Sudden loss of vision in one eye
- Very intense headache
Conclusion: Ictus are very common nowadays, so we have to rise awareness in the population about the ways to prevent it and what should we do in case we suffer it.
Inés Mowbray García 3ºE
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Transcript
ICTUS
50%
SUFFER SECONDARY EFFECTS OR DIE
+27%
CASES WILL INCREASE
What is an ictus?
70%
An ictus is a cardiovascular disease caused by the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain reducing the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain. As a consequence, the nerve cells do not recive the oxygen they need and stop working. This can affect the speech, the movement... depending on the area of the brain affected and depending on the kind of ictus (ischemic or hemorrhagic).
NEUROLOGICAL ADMISSIONS in hospitals
11.500
CASES IN MADRID / YEAR
Why do people develop an ictus?
Informative video
There are some facts that are important when we talk about ictus. It is more frecuent in women, i is hereditary and it normally happens to people over 60.- People also develop an ictus because:
Number of cases of ictus registered in Spain form 2011 to 2016
How can we prevent an ictus?
500.000
434.369
422.178
400.000
311.882
299.611
300.000
190.535
200.000
108.382
100.000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
What are the symptoms of an ictus?
Approximately 30% of the patients may have early warning symptoms of short duration called "transient ischemic attacks." Its identification is important, as it can prevent a subsequent ictus. - Some frecuent symptoms are:
Conclusion: Ictus are very common nowadays, so we have to rise awareness in the population about the ways to prevent it and what should we do in case we suffer it.
Inés Mowbray García 3ºE