Stroke is Cerebrovascular Accident/CVA. Stroke occurs when blood vessel in the brain is interrupted suddenly or broken, the blood flow to the area of the brain that supply oxygen and nutrition. As a result, brain cells and the vessel will be dead and that ability is controlled by the brain area that lost fell ill. Victims can become paralysis, lost the ability to speak, and even may be a comma, depending on the area in which the stroke occurred and how big of a brain area fell ill.

There are three important facts to reduce the risk of suffering stroke. First, the stroke attack more in the men aged 50 years and over, who suffer Obesity and overweight, suffered from diabetes and high blood, smoker, drinker alcohol and stress, not exercise, and eat food with high salt and grease. If your family or you have a heart disease history, your risk is also high.Second, identify your risk. Do not ignore the early warning, such as loss of vision is sudden, the weakness in the face, one of the arms or legs, difficulty speaking or understanding words, headache or dizziness, or loss of body balance. Immediately go to the doctor to examine thoroughly.

Third, take preventive steps. Although certain factors are outside your authority, but you can still ask the doctor for suggested to reduce the possibility of stroke fell ill. Stroke risk factors that come from lifestyle or environment can also be reduced if you conscious to treat yourself.

Perform regular medical examinations to detect and treat high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol and heart disease. It is very important for healthy living, among others, exercise regularly, away from stress, and stop smoking. Prevention is always better than cure.