The Importance of the Golden Period in Stroke Management

Stroke is one of the main causes of death and lifelong disability. Stroke may leave long-term impacts on health and life. The best way to help minimize the risk of long-term disability or death is to provide treatment in the golden period. So, what is meant by the golden period in treating stroke? Find out more in the article below!

Stroke is classified as an emergency medical condition that requires immediate treatment. This condition is very dangerous, but can be treated immediately. The chance of stroke recovery will be greater if the medical team can make the best use of the golden period of stroke by providing appropriate and fast treatment. a condition when blood vessels in the brain become blocked or rupture. As a result, the supply of blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes obstructed, so that the brain cannot carry out its functions properly.

This condition can cause problems with movement, hearing, speaking, eating, and almost all of the body's vital processes. That is why treating stroke during the golden period is very important to minimize the occurrence of these disorders. Even though stroke is a disease that is quite common, many people do not know the term golden period in stroke. In fact, this moment is quite important to pay attention to so that sufferers can avoid more serious complications.

 

What is meant by the Golden Period?

In the medical world, the golden period in stroke lasts in the first 4.5 hours after stroke symptoms appear. If during this time the patient does not receive treatment, the risk of permanent brain damage will increase. The golden period is the right time to reduce the risk of permanent disability and even death in sufferers. The reason is, people who have had a stroke need oxygen and nutrition immediately to repair damaged tissue. In fact, the consequences will be very fatal even if it is only 1 second late.

Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke

Ischemic stroke is caused by blockage or narrowing of blood vessels which leads to obstruction of blood flow. This blockage can develop due to the formation of clots or fatty deposits that accumulate in the blood vessels. Meanwhile, hemorrhagic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs due to rupture or leaking of brain blood vessels. This condition is caused by various things such as trauma, excessive use of blood thinners, ischemic stroke, uncontrolled high blood pressure, and other factors.

Symptoms experienced by stroke sufferers can be quite varied, such as weakness in the limbs in half of the body, tingling in half of the body, difficulty speaking or unclear speech, facial upset, headaches or seizures. These symptoms appear suddenly and can appear just one or several at the same time. To make things easier for you, let's identify the early symptoms of stroke with the abbreviation "SeGeRa Ke RS":

Se: Sudden asymmetrical smile
Ge: The movement of half of the body's limbs is suddenly weakened
Ra: Speaks slurred / can't speak / doesn't understand when spoken to / doesn't connect
Ke: Numbness / Tingling in half of the body that appears suddenly
R: Myopia in one eye that appears suddenly
S : Severe headache or Spinning headache that appears suddenly

Once a stroke is identified, the most important step is to immediately perform a brain scan with the help of a CT scan. If the examination does not show any bleeding, clot-busting drugs can be given to dissolve the blood clot.

Meanwhile, several steps that can be taken for first aid for stroke symptoms are as follows:

1. Pay attention to symptoms that appear based on GOING IMMEDIATELY to the hospital and other accompanying conditions, such as dizziness, sudden impaired vision, or severe headaches.

2. Check the patient's breathing and ask the patient to regulate breathing well.

3. Correct the patient's position. If possible, change the patient's position to lie down or lay on one side of the body with the head slightly raised.

4. Immediately go to the nearest service facility.

Stroke can occur at any time and is experienced by all groups, from children, young adults, to the elderly. So, knowing the symptoms and first aid for stroke is important. Health consultation at Hermina Pandanaran General Hospital. Hermina friends who experience stroke symptoms can immediately take them to the emergency room at Hermina Pandanaran RSU which is open 24 hours.

Get easy doctor registration via the HALO HERMINA mobile application, Call Center 1500488 and the website www.herminahospitals.com.

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Reference:
Ministry of Health. (2023). Treatment and Golden Period for Stroke Sufferers
Only My Health. (2022). How To Prevent A Brain Stroke?
Health. Accessed 2022. 4.5 HOURS – THE GOLDEN PERIOD TO SAVE A LIFE.