ACIDENTE VASCULAR CEREBRAL (AVC): Fatores de risco - quem tem mais chance de ter um AVC? Ep.3

Do you know your numbers? Your blood pressure? Your blood sugar? Your cholesterol? This may be the most important checklist of your life — because most strokes are linked to factors that can be controlled. In this video, I, Dr. Claudio Gabriele, a vascular surgeon in Bauru, explain what the main risk factors for stroke are and why knowing (and controlling) your numbers can literally save your life. Stroke doesn't always happen out of nowhere. Most of the time, it's linked to problems that accumulate over the years. The good news: most of these factors are modifiable. You can act today. THE MAIN MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS: • High blood pressure — the leading single cause of stroke (World Stroke Organization). • Diabetes — high blood sugar damages blood vessels. • High LDL cholesterol — forms plaques in the arteries. • Smoking — including e-cigarettes. • Sedentary lifestyle — weight gain and poorer control of blood sugar levels. • Obesity — associated with hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea. • Excess sodium in the diet. • Harmful use of alcohol. TWO FACTORS THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL ATTENTION: • Atrial fibrillation — an arrhythmia that forms clots inside the heart. Symptoms: palpitations, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, and unusual fatigue. • Carotid artery disease — plaques in the arteries of the neck that carry blood to the brain. Can be identified with ultrasound. NON-MODIFIABLE FACTORS (but that you need to know): • Age — the risk increases with aging. • Family history — especially if there is a history of stroke at a young age in the family. WHAT TO DO: ✅ Measure your blood pressure regularly. ✅ Have blood glucose and lipid profile tests. ✅ Know your weight and BMI. ✅ Monitor your heart (ECG when indicated). ✅ Assess your carotid arteries if there are risk factors. ✅ Quit smoking. ✅ Get moving. Crooked mouth. Weak arm. Slurred speech. Time is brain. But prevention starts MUCH earlier — it starts when you decide to know your numbers. Important: this video is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical consultation. Seek your cardiologist or vascular surgeon for individualized guidance. 🚨 EMERGENCY: SAMU 192 · Fire Department 193 🔍 Related terms: Stroke, stroke risk factors, high blood pressure stroke, diabetes stroke, cholesterol stroke, atrial fibrillation, carotid artery, stroke prevention, vascular surgery. 💬 TELL ME IN THE COMMENTS: do you know all your health numbers? I will read and respond. #Stroke #StrokePrevention #RiskFactors Did you like it? Follow, Like and Share! Dr. Cláudio Gabriele CRM-SP: 101667 - RQE: 67863 and 678631 Schedule an appointment: https://linktr.ee/clinicadrclaudiogab... ➤ Follow me on Instagram ➤ @clinicadrclaudio ============ 🔔 Subscribe and activate the bell to receive exclusive tips on research, treatments and symptoms of eye and vision-related diseases. ============ ⚠️ The information contained in the videos is not intended to replace consultation with a medical professional or serve as a recommendation for any treatment plan. If you have any questions, consult your doctor.