ALL ABOUT BRAIN STROKE
Despite not causing identifiable symptoms, a silent stroke can cause damage to the brain. While strokes are very common and can be fatal, public awareness about it is very low. Sr. Consultant and Chief of Neurology Service at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Dr AK Sahani will shed some light on this debilitating disorder. A stroke (also known as brain attack) occurs when the vessels supplying blood to the brain are blocked, interrupting the blood flow. This results in the death of the brain cells. To avoid misdiagnosis, it is important to know about the symptoms too. Weakness of limbs, facial deviation, slurring of speech or inability to speak, numbness of one side, incoordination of hand, and unsteady gait are the common symptoms to look out for. One must stop smoking. It leads to fatty deposits in the blood vessels, which slow down the blood flow, resulting in a stroke. Control your blood pressure as BP consistently higher than 140 over 90 can cause damage. Control cholesterol levels as high levels have been associated with (ischemic) stroke. Limit saturated fats and trans fats in your diet. One must moderate alcohol consumption. If you have diabetes, keep blood sugar under control as diabetes causes small vessels to close prematurely. There could be a genetic component too, so keep your family history in mind. Timely investigation of stroke is imperative. CT scan, MRI CT, and angiography of the brain are the common detection tools. Common treatment methods include thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, prescription of anti-platelet drugs, statins, and antihypertensive drugs, along with physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Indian Spinal Injuries Centre Sector C, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Phone: +91 98710 93713 email id: marketing@ isiconline.org Disclaimer: The veracity of any health claim made in the above article is the responsibility of the concerned hospital/doctor.
As Halloween draws near, many lovers of this unconventional festival would be wondering where to head to. So, we found the perfect solution to your confusion — it’s time to visit The Junkyard Cafe, located in Connaught Place. Umang Tewari, owner of The Junkyard Cafe, says, “People now are quite aware of what Halloween is. Since the last two years, the crowd has been huge as people are more exposed to such celebrations.” He further adds, “Ever since the cafe was opened, it has been rewriting the rules of how Delhi parties, and this time, we are all set to host the Most Scary Halloween Weekend and Night.”
The cafe’s interior consists of installations which are made of junk material like tyres, barrels, parts of cars and trucks, and have been combined with Halloween themed decor which is sure to add a spooky vibe to your celebrations. To begin the revelry, the cafe will welcome you with Scary Welcome shots along with Scary Beer, treasure chests Angel & Devil, Metal Blender, and Edison Bulbyard. While the costume party is scheduled for October 31 wherein the cafe will be giving away prizes to the couple who has the best Halloween costume, the cafe will be serving Halloween specials throughout the weekend. To make the night more exciting, DJ Karan will be there to make sure you groove to peppy tunes. Address: N-91, Second Floor, Connaught Place Contact: 9599947642, 9599947643, 011-23319996