Every minute is important in a brain stroke. According to doctors, the first hour of a stroke is called the golden period. During this time, if the patient is immediately taken to the hospital and treatment is started, his life can be saved.
Brain stroke is such a medical emergency in which every minute is very common. According to doctors, the sooner the brain stroke is identified and the sooner the patient is taken to the hospital, the greater is the possibility of saving his life and avoiding permanent damage. At the same time, the golden period is also considered most important in brain stroke. In such a situation, let us tell you today what is the golden period for brain stroke patients and till when can life be saved from it.
What is a brain stroke?
Brain stroke occurs when the flow of blood to any part of the brain stops or a vein in the brain bursts. This causes a lack of oxygen and brain cells start dying rapidly. This is the reason why stroke is sometimes also called brain attack.
How to recognize the symptoms of a stroke?
Signs of stroke appear suddenly. Usually these include facial distortion or loss of hearing, weakness in arms and legs, especially in one part of the body, slurred speech or difficulty in understanding things, sudden blurred vision or loss of vision, loss of balance, dizziness or difficulty in walking. Doctors say that many times the patient or family members assume it to be a heart attack, but stroke is actually a brain attack.
What is the Golden Period?
The most important time in the treatment of brain stroke is the golden period. This time is considered to be the first one hour after the onset of the stroke. During this time, if the patient is immediately taken to the hospital and treatment is started, the chances of his life being saved and avoiding permanent damage increase greatly. However, in some cases, the medicine can be effective for four to four and a half hours. But the sooner the treatment is started, the better the results will be.
Why is this time important?
According to experts, about 19 lakh neurons are lost every minute during a stroke. This means that even a slight delay can make the patient's condition critical. If treatment is received in the golden period, the patient can be saved from complications like paralysis or difficulty in speaking or walking for a long time.
What should be done?
If a person shows symptoms of stroke, he should be immediately taken to the nearest stock-ready hospital. There, CT scan and initial tests are done immediately, so that it can be ascertained whether the case is of blockage or brain hemorrhage. Accordingly, medicines or surgery are done.
