By Joe Fotalattee
On December 28, a report presented at the National Scientific Conference On Stroke Treatment stated that Vietnam records 200,000 strokes annually.
Only one-third of these patients visit the hospital within the first six hours, the so-called “golden hours,” when treatment is most effective.
The Vietnam Association of Oriental Medicine organized the event and noted that stroke has severe repercussions, affecting the patient’s capacity for independent living and placing a heavy financial burden on society. According to the study, the percentage of patients who develop dementia after a stroke ranges from 6 to 41%. .
The conference is a discussion of methods that can be used in clinical practice and improve patient treatment.
What are stroke symptoms?
- Suddenly feeling numb or weak, especially on one side of the body, in the face, arm, or leg.
- Suddenly having trouble speaking or understanding speech.
- Sudden vision issues in one or both eyes.
- Sudden difficulty walking, lightheaded, losing your balance, or having poor coordination.
- Abrupt, debilitating headache with no apparent cause.
