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In stroke care,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a phrase specialists use often:\u00a0\u201cTime is brain.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n During a stroke nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute that blood flow is blocked. So, recognizing the warning signs and acting quickly can save a life and reduce the risk of permanent disability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n May is American Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder that stroke symptoms should never be ignored\u00a0\u2013\u00a0even if they go away quickly. Knowing the difference between a stroke and a \u201cmini stroke\u201d could help you act faster when every minute matters.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or interrupted long enough to cause brain cell death. This can lead to permanent damage, disability, or even death.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a \u201cmini stroke,\u201d\u00a0is caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. Symptoms may include one-sided weakness or numbness, slurred speech, vision changes, and dizziness.\u00a0In a TIA\u00a0blood flow returns quickly\u00a0and\u00a0symptoms may resolve within minutes,\u00a0but that\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0make\u00a0such an event\u00a0harmless.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In fact,\u00a0nearly\u00a0one\u00a0in five\u00a0people who experience a TIA will have a stroke within three\u00a0months:\u00a0often within\u00a0\u00a0two days.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cAlthough a TIA is sometimes referred to as a\u00a0\u2018mini\u00a0stroke,\u2019\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not a smaller version of a stroke,\u201d\u00a0<\/span>says Jesse M. Thon, MD<\/a>, a vascular neurologist and neurohospitalist<\/span>\u00a0at Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience<\/a>. \u201cA\u00a0TIA is a serious warning sign that there is an underlying issue that needs immediate attention to prevent a future stroke.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are two main types of strokes:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe safest approach is to treat any stroke-like\u00a0symptom\u00a0as an emergency,\u201d Dr. Thon\u00a0says.\u00a0\u201cWhether it turns out to be a TIA or a stroke, fast evaluation gives patients the best chance to prevent serious complications.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether symptoms last minutes or hours, the signs of stroke and TIA are often the same. Acting quickly can save brain function and lives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember to B.E.F.A.S.T.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Other symptoms may include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIf you are having a stroke, getting medical attention immediately can minimize long-term effects and improve outcomes,\u201d says Dr.\u00a0Thon.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While stroke risk increases with age,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not limited to older adults.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe incidence of stroke in younger people is on the rise,\u201d\u00a0Dr.\u00a0Thon\u00a0says.\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019re seeing more cases in adults under 45.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many risk factors are the same at any age, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But younger adults may also face\u00a0additional\u00a0risks, such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many younger adults\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0realize\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0at risk, which is why\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important to take sudden neurologic symptoms seriously at any age.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Clot-busting medications, such as tPA, can restore blood flow if given within a specific time window. In more severe cases, a minimally invasive procedure called a thrombectomy can remove a blockage directly from the brain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cRestoring blood flow as quickly as possible is critical,\u201d Dr. Thon says. \u201cAt Cooper, we have systems in place to evaluate and treat stroke patients rapidly because every minute matters.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cooper\u2019s\u00a0dedicated\u00a0Acute Stroke and Neuro Interventional Suite<\/a>\u00a0within\u00a0the Cooper University Hospital\u00a0Emergency Department\u00a0has advanced imaging technology\u00a0designed to evaluate and treat stroke patients\u00a0immediately\u00a0upon arrival.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As the first in the nation to be equipped with a biplane angiography system with an integrated CT scanner and fully integrated surgical image guidance, Cooper’s suite allows stroke specialists to diagnose and begin treatment without delays.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cBy treating patients as soon as they arrive, we can preserve more brain function and improve outcomes,\u201d Dr. Thon says.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cooper is also the only full-service stroke program in Southern New Jersey, with stroke specialists available around the clock and trained in the most advanced treatment options.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many of the same steps that help after a TIA also apply to stroke prevention in general. While not all strokes can be avoided, many risk factors are manageable with consistent care and healthy habits.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Key steps include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cBeing proactive about your health\u00a0and addressing risk factors early can make a significant difference,\u201d says Dr. Thon.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Whether symptoms last a few minutes or do not go away, the message is the same:\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0wait<\/span>, call 911<\/span>. A TIA\u00a0<\/span>is<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>an<\/span>\u00a0important warning sign<\/span>\u00a0of a potential, life-threatening stroke.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you or someone around you may be experiencing a stroke, call 911\u00a0immediately.\u00a0To learn more about stroke prevention or to connect with a specialist at Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience, call 855.30.NEURO<\/a>\u00a0(855.306.3876<\/a>) or use our online form to schedule an appointment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a> En la atenci\u00f3n de los accidentes cerebrovasculares, existe una frase que los especialistas utilizan con frecuencia: “El tiempo es cerebro.”<\/p>\n Durante un accidente cerebrovascular, mueren casi 2 millones de c\u00e9lulas cerebrales por cada minuto en que se bloquea el flujo sangu\u00edneo. Por lo tanto, reconocer las se\u00f1ales de advertencia y actuar con rapidez puede salvar una vida y reducir el riesgo de discapacidad permanente.<\/p>\n Mayo es el Mes de Concientizaci\u00f3n sobre el Accidente Cerebrovascular en Estados Unidos, un recordatorio de que los s\u00edntomas de un accidente cerebrovascular nunca deben ignorarse, incluso si desaparecen r\u00e1pidamente. Saber distinguir entre un accidente cerebrovascular y un “mini accidente cerebrovascular” podr\u00eda ayudarle a actuar con mayor rapidez en momentos en los que cada minuto cuenta.<\/p>\n \u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre un accidente cerebrovascular y un TIA (o “mini accidente cerebrovascular”)?<\/strong><\/p>\n Un accidente cerebrovascular ocurre cuando el flujo sangu\u00edneo hacia una parte del cerebro se bloquea o interrumpe durante el tiempo suficiente como para causar la muerte de las c\u00e9lulas cerebrales. Esto puede provocar da\u00f1o permanente, discapacidad o incluso la muerte.<\/p>\n Un ataque isqu\u00e9mico transitorio (TIA) \u2014a menudo denominado “mini accidente cerebrovascular”\u2014 es causado por un bloqueo temporal del flujo sangu\u00edneo hacia el cerebro. Los s\u00edntomas pueden incluir debilidad o entumecimiento en un lado del cuerpo, dificultad para articular las palabras, cambios en la visi\u00f3n y mareos. En un AIT, el flujo sangu\u00edneo se restablece r\u00e1pidamente y los s\u00edntomas pueden desaparecer en cuesti\u00f3n de minutos; sin embargo, esto no convierte a dicho episodio en algo inofensivo.<\/p>\n De hecho, casi una de cada cinco personas que sufren un AIT padecer\u00e1 un accidente cerebrovascular en un plazo de tres meses; a menudo, esto ocurre dentro de los dos d\u00edas siguientes.<\/p>\n “Aunque a veces se haga referencia al AIT como un “miniaccidente cerebrovascular”, no se trata de una versi\u00f3n reducida de un accidente cerebrovascular,” afirma el Jesse M. Thon, MD<\/a><\/span>, neur\u00f3logo vascular y neurohospitalista de Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience<\/a><\/span>. “Un AIT es una se\u00f1al de advertencia grave de que existe un problema subyacente que requiere atenci\u00f3n inmediata para prevenir un futuro accidente cerebrovascular.”<\/p>\n Existen dos tipos principales de accidente cerebrovascular:<\/p>\n “Lo m\u00e1s seguro es tratar cualquier s\u00edntoma similar al de un accidente cerebrovascular como una emergencia,” afirma el Dr. Thon. “Ya sea que resulte ser un AIT o un accidente cerebrovascular, una evaluaci\u00f3n r\u00e1pida brinda a los pacientes la mejor oportunidad de prevenir complicaciones graves.”<\/p>\n Conozca las se\u00f1ales y act\u00fae con B.E.F.A.S.T.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ya sea que los s\u00edntomas duren minutos u horas, las se\u00f1ales de un accidente cerebrovascular (ACV) y de un ataque isqu\u00e9mico transitorio (AIT) suelen ser las mismas. Actuar con rapidez puede preservar la funci\u00f3n cerebral y salvar vidas.<\/p>\n Recuerde actuar con B.E.F.A.S.T.<\/strong><\/p>\n Otros s\u00edntomas pueden incluir:<\/p>\n “Si est\u00e1 sufriendo un accidente cerebrovascular, recibir atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica de inmediato puede minimizar los efectos a largo plazo y mejorar los resultados,” afirma el Dr. Thon.<\/p>\n El accidente cerebrovascular no es una afecci\u00f3n exclusiva de los “adultos mayores”<\/strong><\/p>\n Si bien el riesgo de sufrir un accidente cerebrovascular aumenta con la edad, no se limita a los adultos mayores.<\/p>\n “La incidencia de accidentes cerebrovasculares en personas m\u00e1s j\u00f3venes va en aumento,” afirma el Dr. Thon. “Estamos observando m\u00e1s casos en adultos menores de 45 a\u00f1os.”<\/p>\n Muchos factores de riesgo son los mismos a cualquier edad, entre ellos:<\/p>\n Sin embargo, los adultos m\u00e1s j\u00f3venes tambi\u00e9n pueden enfrentar riesgos adicionales, tales como:<\/p>\n Muchos adultos j\u00f3venes no se dan cuenta de que corren riesgo, raz\u00f3n por la cual es importante tomarse en serio los s\u00edntomas neurol\u00f3gicos repentinos a cualquier edad.<\/p>\n Por qu\u00e9 es importante el tratamiento inmediato<\/strong><\/p>\n Los medicamentos para disolver co\u00e1gulos, como el tPA, pueden restablecer el flujo sangu\u00edneo si se administran dentro de un plazo espec\u00edfico. En los casos m\u00e1s graves, un procedimiento m\u00ednimamente invasivo llamado trombectom\u00eda permite eliminar una obstrucci\u00f3n directamente del cerebro.<\/p>\n “Restablecer el flujo sangu\u00edneo lo m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido posible es fundamental,” afirma el Dr. Thon. “En Cooper, contamos con sistemas establecidos para evaluar y tratar a los pacientes con accidentes cerebrovasculares con rapidez, porque cada minuto cuenta.”<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s the Difference Between a Stroke and a TIA (Or Mini Stroke)?<\/h3>\n
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Know the Signs and\u00a0B.E.F.A.S.T.<\/h3>\n
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Stroke\u00a0Isn\u2019t\u00a0Just an \u201cOlder Adult\u201d Condition<\/h3>\n
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Why Immediate Treatment Matters<\/h3>\n
Advanced Stroke Care\u00a0at Cooper<\/h3>\n
Protecting Your Brain Health<\/h3>\n
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\n <\/p>\nAccidente cerebrovascular o “mini accidente cerebrovascular” (TIA): Llame al 911 de inmediato<\/h2>\n
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