2023-10-16 08:55:45
The Ictus Brake Foundation has held the IX Edition of Espacio Ictus. At the congress, the role of each of the experts in the care chain of patients suffering from the disease was studied, as well as the importance of acting in time against this pathology.
Acting against stroke is essential. EFE/Gastón de Cárdenas
The Stroke Brake Foundation has held the IX Edition of Espacio Ictus called “The importance of time in the face of a stroke”, in which the crucial importance of acting in time in the event of a stroke was explained.
This initiative was supported by the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN)the Spanish Society of Neurosonology (SONES), he SEN Cerebrovascular Diseases Study Group (GEECV), he Spanish Interventional Neuroradiology Group (GeNI), and the SUMMA 112 of the Community of Madrid.
Likewise, they had the collaboration of companies Medtronic y Bayer.
Celebration of the IX Edition of Espacio Ictus. Image provided by the Stroke Brake Foundation.
Act against stroke
He central objective of the day was to analyze the vision of the experts who intervene in the care chain of patients who suffer a stroke, as well as to remember the importance of act on time against this disease.
El struck It affects 120,000 families in Spain every year. causing death or serious disability in a high percentage of patients who suffer from it.
It is estimated that one in four people will have a stroke throughout their life, which currently represents the leading cause of disability in adults. In addition, it is the second cause of mortality, the first in the case of women.
“Today we want to emphasize the most crucial thing: the key to effective treatment in stroke patients is speed. It means that the sooner the patient receives care, the better. Therefore, if you have any suspicion, you must call 112 and activate the stroke code. This allows the patient to be eligible to receive treatment,” said the Dr. Manuel Moreu Gamazo, interventional neuroradiologist at the San Carlos Clinical Hospital.
Incidence and impact
Stroke is a serious brain disease. It very frequently leaves after-effects in those who suffer from it; in fact, it is estimated that two out of every three people who have suffered a stroke experience them.
As indicated by the Dr. Jorge Rodríguez Pardo de Donlebún, representative of the Cerebrovascular Diseases Study Group of the Spanish Society of Neurologyworldwide more than 100 million people live with the long-term consequences of a stroke.
Many of the consequences affect family life and generate a high economic burden on social systems and medical care.
Stroke units
The importance of stroke units was presented at the congress. These have proven to be very effective, since they reduce mortality and dependency by 30% compared to conventional hospitalization.
Likewise, experts pointed out that it is essential that emergency services can act quickly in the event of any symptoms of illness. Thus, it is recommended to call 112 if you have any symptoms of stroke (facial asymmetry, sudden loss of strength in the arm or leg, difficulty speaking or understanding…).
“In 2022, in the Community of Madrid we activate 2,500 stroke codes, but it is estimated that the number of strokes is much higher, more than 10,000 strokes annually in our community. This indicates that currently we only reach 25% of the cases, which highlights the need to raise awareness among the population about the importance of calling 112 if any symptoms occur,” said Dr. Nicolás Riera López, responsible for
of the SUMMA 112 Stroke Commission.
Taking action in the event of a stroke is essential and you should call 112. EFE
Stroke code
Acting in the event of a stroke is essential, as explained in the Stroke Space by the various disease professionals.
In order to reach more people early, health experts remember the importance of Activate the stroke code by calling 112.
Julio Agredano Lozano, president of the Stroke Brake Foundationremember the crucial difference between activating the stroke code and not doing so.
“The crucial difference between activating the stroke code and not doing so lies in the survival rate and the reduction of sequelae. More than 50% of those who enter through the stroke code recover without serious consequences, the main problem is that the majority do not arrive in time to activate it. Of the 120,000 affected in Spain, only a few activate this protocol. The key is to call 112 to start the chain of survival and take advantage of all the available resources that can make a difference in mortality and disability,” highlights the president of this organization.
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