Amai Pakpak Medical Center - Intensive Acute Stroke Unit

28/10/2024

Reduce Your Risk: Make healthy lifestyle choices to lower your risk of stroke. Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and manage your blood pressure.

28/10/2024

Time is Brain: Every minute counts during a stroke. Recognize the symptoms and seek immediate medical attention.

28/10/2024

Know the Signs, Save a Life: A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. Learn the signs of stroke and act FAST.

02/10/2024

Strokes are preventable. By making healthy lifestyle choices and being aware of your risk factors, you can significantly reduce your chances of experiencing one. Here are some key steps to take:

Manage Your Risk Factors
Control High Blood Pressure: This is the most significant risk factor for stroke. Regular check-ups and medication can help manage blood pressure.
Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity increases the risk of stroke. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Don't Smoke: Smoking damages blood vessels and increases the risk of blood clots. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health.
Manage Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of stroke. Regular check-ups and medication can help manage diabetes.
Limit Alcohol Consumption: Excessive alcohol intake can increase blood pressure and other risk factors for stroke.
Manage Stress: Chronic stress can contribute to high blood pressure and other health problems. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as exercise, meditation, or spending time in nature.
Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle
Eat a Healthy Diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Limit saturated and trans fats, as well as sodium.
Exercise Regularly: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
Get Enough Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.
Regular Check-ups: See your doctor regularly for check-ups and screenings, especially if you have any risk factors for stroke.
Remember: Even if you have a family history of stroke or other risk factors, making healthy lifestyle choices can significantly reduce your risk. By taking proactive steps to prevent stroke, you can improve your overall health and well-being.

02/10/2024

Act NOW! BE FAST!

BE FAST is a simple but effective acronym that can help individuals recognize the key symptoms of a stroke and prompt them to seek immediate medical attention. Each letter represents a vital symptom:

Balance: Difficulty walking, dizziness, or loss of coordination.
Eyes: Sudden vision changes, such as blurred or double vision.
Face: Facial drooping or numbness, often on one side.
Arm: Weakness or numbness in the arm, usually on one side.
Speech: Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or trouble understanding others.
The phrase "Time is brain" underscores the critical importance of acting quickly. Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and brain cells can begin to die within minutes. Prompt medical intervention can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the long-term effects of a stroke.

Here's a breakdown of why each symptom is crucial to recognize:

Balance: Problems with balance can indicate damage to the cerebellum, a part of the brain that controls movement and coordination.
Eyes: Vision changes can be a sign of damage to the optic nerve or other areas of the brain responsible for vision.
Face: Facial drooping or numbness can indicate damage to the facial nerve, which is controlled by the brain.
Arm: Weakness or numbness in the arm can be a symptom of damage to the motor cortex, the part of the brain that controls movement.
Speech: Difficulty speaking or understanding others can indicate damage to the language centers of the brain.
By remembering the BE FAST acronym and acting quickly, individuals can potentially save lives and minimize the impact of a stroke.

02/10/2024

BE FAST is a simple but effective acronym that can help individuals recognize the key symptoms of a stroke and prompt them to seek immediate medical attention. Each letter represents a vital symptom:

Balance: Difficulty walking, dizziness, or loss of coordination.
Eyes: Sudden vision changes, such as blurred or double vision.
Face: Facial drooping or numbness, often on one side.
Arm: Weakness or numbness in the arm, usually on one side.
Speech: Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or trouble understanding others.
The phrase "Time is brain" underscores the critical importance of acting quickly. Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and brain cells can begin to die within minutes. Prompt medical intervention can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the long-term effects of a stroke.

Here's a breakdown of why each symptom is crucial to recognize:

Balance: Problems with balance can indicate damage to the cerebellum, a part of the brain that controls movement and coordination.
Eyes: Vision changes can be a sign of damage to the optic nerve or other areas of the brain responsible for vision.
Face: Facial drooping or numbness can indicate damage to the facial nerve, which is controlled by the brain.
Arm: Weakness or numbness in the arm can be a symptom of damage to the motor cortex, the part of the brain that controls movement.
Speech: Difficulty speaking or understanding others can indicate damage to the language centers of the brain.
By remembering the BE FAST acronym and acting quickly, individuals can potentially save lives and minimize the impact of a stroke.

05/08/2024

August: Stroke Awareness Month
Reminders and Tips:
Know the Signs of Stroke (BE FAST)
B - Balance: Sudden loss of balance
E - Eye: Sudden blurring of vision
F - Face: Does one side of the face droop?
A - Arms: Can the person raise both arms?
S - Speech: Is speech slurred or strange?
T - Time: If you observe any of these signs, call for help immediately.
Reduce Your Risk
1. Control blood pressure: Regular check-ups and medication adherence are essential.
2. Manage diabetes: Proper blood sugar control is crucial.
3. Quit smoking: Smoking significantly increases stroke risk.
4. Maintain a healthy weight: Obesity is linked to higher stroke risk.
5. Eat a balanced diet: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
6. Regular exercise: Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days.
7. Limit alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol intake can increase stroke risk.
8. Lifestyle Changes
Manage stress: Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga.
9. Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.
10. Regular check-ups: Visit your doctor for regular health screenings.
Remember: STROKE is an EMERGENCY, WALANG 1st aid ang STROKE!

12/07/2024

Ang Stroke ay EMERGENCY, walang 1st aid ang STROKE

16/02/2024

YES! we did it again! Just received our 2nd Gold Status (Q4 Award) from WSO Angels! 🏆✨ Grateful for the hard work of our amazing team. This recognition fuels our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Thank you Shrmh Abnts-Diamla Dr. Sharimah Abantas-Diamla Neurology and Stroke Clinic for leading our team Apmc Iasu to greatness.

28/12/2023

A healthy lifestyle is the best prevention against strokes.

21/11/2023

Time lost is brain lost. Act fast! BE FAST!