Stroke, as a common neurovascular condition, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting sufficient oxygen and nutrients. It is a medical emergency and immediate treatment is crucial to save lives. Since brain cells begin to die in minutes, every second counts. Early action can reduce brain damage, disabilities and other serious complications. Warning signs include BEFAST:
B: Balance difficulty, headache or dizziness
E: Eyesight change, blurred vision
F: Face drooping
A: Arm or leg numbness or weakness
S: Speech difficulty, trouble understanding
T: Time to call emergency service
Brain Health Screening Package helps to screen for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. It also enables to detect brain tumor as well as to diagnose headache and memory disorders. This package is recommended in people who need to examine brain health and who have had risk factors of stroke which include hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, smoking and family history of stroke.
