NÎMES Stroke in the heart of the CHU

Stroke affects more than 140,000 people each year in France. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability in France and around the world.

Stroke affects more than 140,000 people each year in France. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability in France and around the world. He has become, during his last-minute screenings, one of the most important health causes.

A stroke occurs when the blood stream encounters an obstacle (blood clot or broken blood vessel) that blocks its pbadage to different parts of the brain, depriving them of their vital oxygen supply, causing their dysfunction and then their death. a few minutes.

The phenomenon seems to be increasing and reactions are not necessarily the best ones to adopt. On Monday and on the occasion of World Stroke Day, the CHUN Neurovascular Unit (UNV) is organizing, in partnership with Boehringer, an information and prevention stand in the hall of the University Hospital. Carémeau.

Until 4:00 pm on Monday, October 29th, the nurses of the department, as well as the neurologists and dietitian will propose a blood pressure test, quizzes and information to the public and the staff of the University Hospital. Stroke is the leading cause of physical disability in adults in France. Strokes are often responsible for severe sequelae, the accident can affect major neurological functions such as motor skills (hemiplegia), sensitivity (anesthesia, pain), language (aphasia), vision, which causes many difficulties of reintegration.

The theme for this day is "Recognizing the signs of stroke and badessing cardiovascular risk factors". A strong theme that can be scary but requires a certain smooth approach to the case. Stroke is a plague, knowing how to react and do the right things can naturally save lives. All this can also and above all allow lesser sequels and better management of the crisis.

The emergency management of stroke by a specialized team reduces its consequences. Despite this, stroke is still a serious disease, with two-thirds of people suffering from sequelae and some becoming dependent in their daily lives.