Diagnosis | Stroke

Diagnosis A stroke is an emergency, so if there is the slightest suspicion of a stroke, a doctor should always be consulted. An early diagnosis and immediate start of therapy can improve the prognosis and positively influence the course of the disease. In order to make a diagnosis, it is first necessary to take a … Diagnosis | Stroke

Prognosis | Stroke

Prognosis The prognosis of a stroke is highly variable and depends on the location and extent of the brain damage. Often the symptoms are completely regressing due to the stroke, but there may also be a severe need for care. In some cases a stroke can even be fatal. Early diagnosis and a quick start … Prognosis | Stroke

Stroke

In the event of a stroke (synonyms: stroke, insult, apoplexy), a circulatory disorder of blood vessels in the brain results in a reduced supply of blood and oxygen to downstream brain areas. Depending on its location, the circulatory disorder leads to various neurological deficits, such as hemiplegia or hemiplegia, weakness or even paralysis of an … Stroke

Perianal Vein Thrombosis

Synonyms: Perianal Thrombosis, AnalthrombosisIn perianal vein thrombosis a blood clot (thrombus) is formed in the superficial veins at the edge of the anus, which manifests itself as a bluish knot. The causes for the development of thrombosis can be varied, but those affected also complain of severe pain. In general, perianal vein thrombosis is harmless, … Perianal Vein Thrombosis

Paradoxical embolism

Definition A paradoxical embolism has the same basic structure as a normal venous embolism with a special feature or deviation. An embolism is a sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a plug (embolus). This washed up in the bloodstream (via the venous blood). It usually originates from a leg vein. It is not soluble … Paradoxical embolism

Diagnosis | Paradoxical embolism

Diagnosis If the physician suspects a paradoxical embolism, the patient’s medical history is examined first. It is important to know whether there is an increased risk of embolism in the patient and whether he is taking medication. This is followed by a physical examination. It is checked whether pain occurs in certain areas of the … Diagnosis | Paradoxical embolism

Risk of heart attack

Definition More than 300,000 people suffer an acute heart attack in Germany every year. Among the risk factors to suffer a heart attack, smoking is in first place, followed by high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and diabetes mellitus. In the coronary arteries, deposits, so-called plaques, develop which grow into the lumen of the vessels, … Risk of heart attack

Are there online tests and how should they be evaluated? | Risk of heart attack

Are there online tests and how should they be evaluated? There are numerous online tests on the Internet that calculate the individual risk of a heart attack. These tests ask in a few formulated questions whether one smokes, is preloaded by infarcts or strokes in the family and which sex, age and weight one has. … Are there online tests and how should they be evaluated? | Risk of heart attack