A 66-year-old man, Mr. Hung, was admitted to the hospital after suffering a stroke. Upon arrival, he presented with symptoms such as a distorted mouth, slurred speech, weakness on the left side of the body, and difficulty walking. The hospital immediately initiated a “Code Stroke” process to prioritize resources and machinery for emergency situations.
Dr. Duong Dinh Hoan, Head of the Neurointerventional Unit at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, stated that Mr. Hung’s condition was poor upon admission. To treat his stroke, Dr. Hoan performed intravenous thrombolysis and vascular intervention to revascularize the brain using fibrinolytic drugs.
The procedure involved dilating the balloon or placing a stent in the narrow blood vessel before removing the clot causing blockage in the brain within 45 minutes of treatment. Despite challenges due to large artery blockage and severe narrowing in the neck, Dr. Hoan successfully removed the blood clot and reopened Mr. Hung’s cerebral blood vessels.
On the following day, Mr. Hung showed significant improvement in movement and continued rehabilitation treatment under Dr. Hoang Tuyet Suong’s supervision. Dr. Hoan emphasized that patients with large artery occlusions often require endovascular intervention for revascularization and timely treatment is crucial for effective results.
According to Dr. Hoan, stroke is increasingly common among younger individuals and early detection and treatment are vital for reducing risk factors such as high blood pressure and smoking habits that contribute to stroke occurrence rates among this population group.
Patients should seek emergency care promptly if they experience any signs of a stroke such as sudden numbness or tingling on one side of their body or face; sudden confusion or trouble understanding; sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance; sudden severe headache without any known cause; or sudden nausea or vomiting.
Preventive measures such as eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins; exercising regularly; maintaining a healthy weight; avoiding smoking; limiting alcohol consumption; managing stress levels effectively can also help reduce risk factors associated with stroke occurrence.
Modern mechanical techniques used in hospitals can aid in identifying and treating strokes quickly and effectively by providing accurate diagnostic tools like cerebral computed tomography angiography (CTA) that reveal occlusions of blood vessels in real-time.
In conclusion, prompt diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial for effective recovery from stroke attacks regardless of age groups while preventive measures can help reduce risks associated with strokes occurrence rates among younger individuals who are at higher risk due to lifestyle factors like smoking habits and unhealthy diets that lead to cardiovascular diseases contributing to stroke occurrence rates among this population group
