This pathology can be divided into two subgroups: acute diseases and chronic.
Acute vascular pathology – acute cerebrovascular accident (ACVA) or stroke. Let’s not dwell on all possible options for strokes, there are many of them and it’s better not to bring yourself to this. The saddest thing is that for the majority who have a stroke, it could have been avoided.
According to individual research groups, some methods of drug therapy can reduce the likelihood of developing strokes by 80%!!!
I don’t presume to judge how achievable such values are in practical work conditions, but there is no doubt that this effect will really be noticeable. As a rule, there is no big problem in diagnosing diseases of this group. Patients with this type of pathology are subject to inpatient treatment. And despite this, the risk of a fatal outcome from a stroke is very high, and the consequences of a stroke remain for life.
Signs of cerebrovascular diseases
Chronic pathology of cerebral vessels – dyscirculatory encephalopathy, conditions after stroke.
Let us briefly list the main features:
- Constant or episodic high blood pressure, let us recall that normal values are 120-130/80 mmHg. An increase to 140 already significantly increases the likelihood of developing vascular pathology.
- Arrhythmias, normal pulse is from 60 to 90 beats per minute, rhythmic. If the resting heart rate exceeds 90 or decreases below 60 beats per minute, it indicates the need, if not to start treatment, then to identify the cause. If the pulse reaches 120-140 beats per minute, and the intervals between pulse “beats” are uneven, then the situation indicates the need to begin treatment immediately.
- Dizziness, especially in combination with increased blood pressure.
- Headache.
- Increased fatigue, difficulty performing job duties.
- Episodes of weakness in the limbs, a sharp decrease in sensitivity.
If you experience something similar, it means that you have already gone very far along the path to disaster, but the last step has not yet been taken. The situation can still be improved.
If you can notice that you have some of the listed points, then you need to consult a neurologist.
How effective are the treatments? The effectiveness of treatment depends on many factors. This includes the adequacy of the selected therapy, its complexity, the patient’s discipline, and his pedantry. The timely initiation of preventive treatment is also extremely important.
In any case, treatment must begin after a certain amount of examination. What does a neurologist need to know about the condition of the patient’s body before starting treatment? (as a rule, this particular set of examinations will be prescribed to you by a neurologist when you first contact him) Mandatory: Blood pressure level. ECG The condition of the vessels of the neck and brain, for which it is necessary to conduct an ultrasound examination – Doppler ultrasound.
Desirable: Study of blood lipids, liver function, general blood test. Depending on the situation – MRI of the brain, sometimes with TOF mode (vascular bed imaging mode). This method can be extremely important, and sometimes only auxiliary.