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Do you know the stroke facts?
In 2023, there were an estimated 45,785 stroke events in Australia—1 stroke every 11 minutes
Stroke can happen at any age, and 1 in 4 people globally will have a stroke in their lifetime.
Stroke is one of Australia’s biggest killers.
It kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer.
Strokes are largely preventable
However, many people either lack awareness about them or do not take them seriously.
25 out of 100 people will suffer stroke during their lifetime
UP TO 80% of strokes are due to controllable risk factors and can be prevented!
What is a stroke? Why does it happen?
A stroke is a critical medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, resulting in the death of brain cells.
Stroke causes
This disruption can be caused by a blockage in a blood vessel (ischemic stroke) or the rupture of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).
Stroke symptoms
Strokes often present sudden and severe symptoms, including difficulty speaking or understanding language, paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, and loss of coordination.
Risk factors for stroke
Risk factors for stroke that can be changed, treated, or medically managed:
- High blood pressure
- Atrial fibrillation
- Sleep apnea
- Excessive alcohol
- Illegal drug use
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Being overweight/obese
- Lack of exercise movement
People often do not approach a doctor after their symptoms because they can last less than 1 hour. It is crucial to investigate possible causes to avoid major strokes.
How can digital health technologies (DHT) help minimise your risk of stroke?
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) devices enable you to monitor and manage your health in real-time, empowering you to make informed decisions and necessary lifestyle changes and helping minimise your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. Here are some common types of devices:
- Wearable trackers: Smartwatches, bands and smart rings that monitor heart rate, activity, and sleep
- Smart Toilet Seats: Monitor nutrition, hydration, infections, ketosis, fasting, fertility and kidney efficiency
- Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and ECG Monitors: Track blood pressure, heart rate, and cardiac health.
- Glucose Monitors: Continuous or finger stick devices for diabetes management
- Weight Scales: Track weight and integrate with health apps to monitor changes over time.
- Digital Stethoscopes: Remote listening to heart and lung sounds
- Medication Adherence Devices: Smart pill dispensers for medication reminders and adherence tracking
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What are the different types of stroke?
Ischemic stroke
A blockage in a blood vessel in the brain that cuts off blood supply.
Hemorrhagic stroke
Bleeding in or around the brain is usually caused by a weakened blood vessel that ruptures.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, also known as a mini-stroke.
What is the stroke golden hour?
The golden hour is the first hour after a stroke when patients have the best chance of surviving and avoiding long-term brain damage.
10 minutes
Some brain regions have already been irreversibly lost.
1 Hour
The more time elapses, the more brain tissue dies. Urgent treatment could still limit the disability.
3 Hours
The window is closing. Treatment at this time may result in moderate disability.
6 Hours
Without treatment, all at-risk brain tissue has died, which may lead to severe disability.