Today is World Stroke Day!
“Stroke” refers to diseases where blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing cell death. The brain needs nutrients and oxygen from blood, but when arteries are blocked or burst, blood flow decreases, damaging brain cells and causing numbness, paralysis, speech difficulties, or even death.
The five major risk factors for stroke are as follows:
✔ High blood pressure
✔ Diabetes
✔ Dyslipidemia
✔ Arrhythmia
✔ Smoking
All of these can be controlled through lifestyle changes, like routine monitoring and medication. OMRON can help support your health journey with our reliable, easy-to-use, clinically accurate blood pressure monitors. Learn more and take charge of your heart health today:
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