Dr. Anna Biryukova, a cardiologist, points out that the elderly are more vulnerable than others to suffering from a stroke. How can the risk of infection be reduced?

According to her, a stroke is a severe disturbance in blood circulation in the brain that leads to brain damage. A stroke can be ischemic (ischemia due to lack of blood flow to a certain part of the brain). Or hemorrhagic (bleeding in brain tissue).

She says: “There are two groups of factors that cause a stroke: factors that cannot be influenced - gender (men are more susceptible to stroke), genetic predisposition, and age. Fortunately, there are factors that can be influenced, which are more - high blood pressure, bad habits ( Smoking, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, and certain diseases.

According to her, it is very important to maintain an active lifestyle even in old age, as it is recommended to do moderate exercise for 30 minutes, five days a week. Walking at a moderate speed and swimming help prevent stroke.

She says: “Of course, the diet must be balanced and healthy and not contain foods rich in saturated fats, and replace them with foods rich in unsaturated fats - red fish, avocados, nuts, vegetable oils, as well as grains such as buckwheat, wild rice, bulgur, etc. You must also eat Fruits and vegetables because they are rich in dietary fiber

The doctor indicates that people who suffer from high blood pressure should take the medications prescribed by the doctor and reduce salt consumption, taking into account that many foods contain a high percentage of salt, so they must be excluded.

According to her, older people usually suffer from atrial fibrillation, whose prolonged episodes lead to the formation of blood clots in the heart and can lead to an ischemic stroke. Therefore, they must consult a specialist doctor to prescribe the appropriate treatment to prevent these clots from occurring.