Introduction
A stroke is a condition that arises as a result of an obstruction or rupture of a blood vessel that supplies a portion of the brain. After a few minutes, the progressive process of brain cell death starts because they are not receiving enough oxygen and essential nutrients. The organs that control the affected areas struggle since the latter areas lose their capacity for function.
In most cases, timely stroke prevention can stop the onset of this pathology. Given that most heart attack cases could be avoided, prevention is crucial. Nearly every adult among the 404 Hispanic or Latino middle-aged Americans who survived a stroke had at least one modifiable risk factor for a recurrence (Study Identifies Ways, 2021). Understanding the causes of a heart attack is necessary for the effectiveness of preventive measures. Therefore, the causes, prevention, and management of relapses should be covered in The Teaching Plan for Stroke Prevention Among Hispanic and Latino Adults Community Health.
Causes of Stroke
The cause of a stroke is a violation of blood circulation in a particular area of the brain, resulting from a blockage and rupture of a cerebral vessel. The cause of such a blockage may be an embolism or thrombosis. Rupture of a cerebral artery can occur due to hypertension, congenital vascular defects, aneurysms, and severe injuries. Some factors increase the likelihood of a stroke, including older age.
The older a person is, the more likely they are to develop a stroke. The state of blood vessels deteriorates with age, and chronic diseases also negatively affect cerebral circulation (Prevent Stroke: What You Can Do, 2022). The second factor is the use of certain medications, among which oral contraceptives contain estrogens, and this problem is common for Hispanic and Latino Adults. Bad habits, mainly smoking and poor nutrition, are also hazardous to them.
Stroke Prevention
Stroke prevention includes a set of rules that Hispanic and Latino Adults especially need to pay attention to. The first step is to monitor cholesterol because the narrowing of the lumen of the arteries due to atherosclerosis is another common cause of strokes. To prevent the appearance of cholesterol plaques, doctors recommend eating fatty sea fish, olive oil, and flaxseed oils more often. Hispanic and Latino Adults are prone to being overweight, so it is crucial to keep their weight under control. It is also essential to visit a cardiologist regularly because any disturbances in cardiac activity automatically lead to an increased load on the vessels of the brain, which contributes to the development of a stroke.
Prevention of Recurrent Stroke
Within a year of the initial attack, recurrent strokes very frequently occur. Adults of Hispanic/Latino descent in the United States have a high prevalence of VRFs and are aware of them, but they adhere to secondary stroke prevention strategies less frequently (Bai et al., 2021). Checking blood pressure by measuring it twice daily, in the morning and the evening, and recording the results in a self-control journal will protect against recurrent strokes. Drug interruptions are common for Hispanic and Latino adults, and regular statin intake is essential for preventing recurrent strokes. If Hispanic and Latino Adults have diabetes, then sugar control is essential, and dieting is vital if there is physical activity.
Conclusion
In conclusion, stroke prevention is necessary since simple measures can prevent serious consequences. The teaching plan should include information on the causes of stroke to make it easier to identify preventive methods. As for prevention, a series of actions that are specifically important for Hispanic and Latino adults should be included. There is a low rate of recurrent stroke prevention for this population, so special attention should be paid.
References
Bai, F., Chen, J., Pandey, D. K., Durazo-Arvizu, R., Talavera, G. A., Allison, M. A., Perreira, K. M., Schneiderman, N., Sutherland, M. W., Cai, J., Daviglus, M. L., & Testai, F. D. (2021). Stroke Risk Factor Status and Use of Stroke Prevention Medications Among Hispanic/Latino Adults in HCHS/SOL. Stroke, 52(4), 1339–1346. Web.
Prevent Stroke: What You Can Do | cdc.gov. (2022). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web.
Study identifies ways to help Hispanic and Latino adults reduce the risk of stroke | NHLBI, NIH. (2021). NHLBI, NIH. Web.