A stroke, often called a 'brain attack,' occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted, depriving brain tissue of oxygen. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. It is a leading cause of long-term disability and death.
\n\nThe tragedy of strokes is that up to 80% of them could be prevented through proactive health management.
\n\nThe Big Three Risk Factors You Can Measure
\n\nYou can't change your age or genetics, but you can control the three biggest physiological risk factors for a stroke through regular blood testing:
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- High Cholesterol (Lipid Profile): Plaque buildup in your arteries doesn't just happen in the heart; it happens in the carotid arteries supplying your brain. A chunk of plaque breaking off is a primary cause of ischemic strokes. \n
- Diabetes (HbA1c): High blood sugar damages blood vessels over time, making them more susceptible to clots and ruptures. \n
- Blood Clotting (PT/INR): If you have an irregular heartbeat (like atrial fibrillation), your blood is more likely to pool and clot in the heart. These clots can travel to the brain. Specific tests monitor how quickly your blood clots. \n
Don't wait for a warning sign. Regular preventive checkups from BookMyPatho ensure you are keeping these critical numbers in the safe zone, protecting your brain for the future.
