Wed 02/July/2025 – 08:43 AM
American neurosurgery, Dr. Brian Hoflengger, warned of the danger of ignoring the warning signs of stroke, stressing that it is an emergency medical conditions that require an immediate response, which increases awareness of the public about the symptoms of stroke and ways to deal with it.
An American nerve surgeon shows warning signs of stroke
According to the Hindistan Times newspaper, Dr. Hoflinger explained that the stroke occurs when the blood flow stops or decreases to a part of the brain, which leads to depriving it of oxygen and nutrients, thus damaging neurons and losing some vital functions, describing it as a sudden death of a part of the brain due to the blood water break.
He pointed out that the most prominent symptoms that require attention include numbness or sudden weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, in addition to sudden difficulty in speech or understanding, and the face of the face, vision or loss disorders, sometimes severe dizziness or loss of balance.
Symptoms of a common stroke
The American surgeon emphasized that the time is the most important factor in reducing the damage caused by stroke, as the chances of recovery increases and the results improve as the medical intervention is faster, and it is advised not to wait for the symptoms to disappear, but rather the need to contact emergency services immediately when observing any of the aforementioned signs.
Dr. Hoflerger stressed that a stroke does not distinguish between ages, and that risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes play a major role in increasing the risk of infection, calling on everyone to monitor their health and take the necessary preventive measures.
He concluded with an awareness message, saying: Do not hesitate to seek help if you notice these symptoms on one of them, and the rapid communication of the emergency may save life.
He also called for increasing societal awareness of the danger of stroke, and the close relationship between it and chronic diseases of the age.
