[Medical Q&A] How can young people stay away from stroke?

Author: He Yanbo, deputy chief physician of Beijing Huimin Hospital

Reviewer: Zhang Yan, Chief Physician, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University

The incidence of stroke is getting younger, and young people have become the most vulnerable group to stroke. In order to stay away from stroke, young people need to take a series of active preventive measures.

First of all, face up to your physical condition and have regular physical examinations to screen for high-risk factors for stroke, especially young people with a family history of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, such as blood pressure, blood lipids, blood sugar, weight and BMI, dynamic electrocardiogram, cerebral vascular ultrasound, and, if necessary, screen for uncommon risk factors such as patent foramen ovale, blood diseases, etc.

Secondly, take the above risk factors screened out seriously, take medication regularly, monitor regularly, and have regular specialist evaluations and follow-up visits to keep the risk factors within the target range. If you are a patient with hypertension, please follow the doctor's advice and take medication on time. Don't think that you can solve the problem once and for all. Don't blindly follow or change your medication at will. You should know that a good drug may not be suitable for you.

Again, change your lifestyle, maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late, quit smoking and limit alcohol, eat a balanced diet, stay away from high-fat and high-salt foods, avoid certain drugs, reduce the time spent lying down, exercise regularly, at least 3 to 5 times a week, at least 30 to 40 minutes a day, preferably aerobic exercise, such as playing badminton, cycling, jogging, skipping rope, practicing Tai Chi, etc., regulate your emotions, avoid excessive anxiety, do less things that make you angry, adjust your mindset, and take appropriate drug interventions when necessary.