CLOGGED CAROTID ARTERY? 7 MUST-TAKE steps to REDUCE the risk of STROKE by 80% and clear plaque! Can exercise release this bomb?
A danger that grows HERE in the neck! and ONLY warns. here.
. with a SPILL? !
This is what you need to know NOW! Carotid plaque is one of the biggest causes of stroke! And the truth is scary because it is almost always SILENT.
But I'm going to show you 7 URGENT steps for you to fight! To clean and protect your carotid arteries, DECREASE the risk of stroke by up to 80% and BOOST brain circulation! And step number 1.
. . Ah, it's the SECRET!
It's the ONLY one proven by studies to reduce narrowing in less than 90 days. . .
and almost NOBODY does it! Stay until the end to find out! But first, if you want to clean your carotid arteries, click LIKE!
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Let's go! You want the steps to clean and protect your arteries, right? But first.
. . you need to understand the ENEMY.
What are carotid plaques? How are they formed? The carotid arteries.
. . are the highways to your brain.
These are the main arteries that carry blood to it. And the plate? It's the DEADLY TRAFFIC JAM!
That accumulation of fat, cholesterol, calcium. . .
all of that sticking to the walls of your arteries, forming atherosclerosis! Think of your pots as pipes. .
. and plaque as rust that sticks to the inside. This rust grows slowly.
And atherosclerosis, plaque disease, doesn't just affect the carotid arteries, you know? It is a process throughout the body! If you have plaque in your carotid arteries, it is VERY likely that you have it in the arteries of your heart, legs, and brain!
Everything is connected! Here is the simplest place for us to see Atherosclerosis is a slow disease, a real “collision course with a train”. You can either stay on the track and get crushed, or get out of the way early.
The sooner you discover and act, the better. I, for example, have several patients under 30 with plaques. And the sooner you discover the plaques, the less aggressive the treatment.
And the worst part. . .
the artery isn't even CLOGGED for good! The real nightmare is when this plate, this unstable 'rust'. .
. BREAKS! breaks.
IT'S A TIME BOMB! And when IT breaks. .
. Oh, the damage is HUGE! The body reacts, forms a clot to repair it.
. . And this clot.
. . or little pieces of it.
. . FIRES!
Where to? Straight to. .
. . .
. TO THE BRAIN! They go up through the carotid arteries.
. . they clog a vessel inside.
. . And poof!
An area of the brain is left without oxygen! Cells die IN MINUTES! It's ischemic stroke!
The most common stroke! Caused DIRECTLY by this plate that BROKEN, that ruptured. And the pain, the INJUSTICE of it all?
The sign. . .
it is MUTE! It doesn't hurt! Don't warn!
But. . .
aren't there SIGNS? Desperate warnings that your body tries to give you, little 'flashes'. .
. that scream for help BEFORE the final damage? YES!
These are the SYMPTOMS of a TIA which is a mini-stroke that came from a carotid plaque! What are the symptoms of an AIT? ?
They are very similar to stroke symptoms. If you watched our videos, you must know it by heart, right! Stroke symptoms usually happen quickly.
They include: * Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) * Sudden confusion, trouble speaking , or trouble understanding (speech understanding) * Sudden vision problems (can't see) in one or both eyes * Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination * Sudden, severe headache with no known cause Have you seen these symptoms? They usually happen quickly. What is the difference between a TIA and a stroke?
And most importantly. . .
if I see ANY of these signs, what do I do? The answer to this question could SAVE a life! This is the most important part of the video so far, the one that if you leave here knowing this, you could save a life!
What is the difference between TIA and stroke? TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) and Stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident) have the SAME symptoms that I just listed. The difference is TIME!
In AIT, the symptoms are TEMPORARY, lasting minutes or a few hours, and disappear completely. You go to the hospital and, uh? That arm isn't tingling anymore.
That side of the face is back to normal. I can smile normally. In stroke, the block causes PERMANENT damage, and causes damage.
You can see it on the resonance, on the tomography. Not at AIT. Your body managed to open, unblock your artery.
But listen carefully: a TIA is a MINI-STROKE! IT'S A CLEAR WARNING SIGN that a large spill could happen AT ANY TIME! So.
. . When should you go to the hospital?
Is it in any dormancy? YES! Seek IMMEDIATE medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a stroke, even if they seem to come and go or disappear completely!
It could be a TIA, and every minute counts to avoid further damage! Think of the word SAMU: * S for SMILE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
There's something wrong! * HUG: Ask the person to give you a hug, or raise both arms. Does an arm fall off?
Don't get up? Warning sign! * M for MUSIC: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase.
The mouse ate the king of Rome's clothes. Is the speech slurred or strange? Or even, tell her to sing a song, I threw my dick at the cat * U of URGENCY: Time is brain!
If you notice any of these signs, call EMS immediately! The number is 192! Or go to the nearest emergency room!
Don't wait to see if the symptoms go away! Every minute counts! And stroke treatment depends on the time you arrive.
If it took you too long, there's nothing left to do. Just do physiotherapy and wait for your body to recover. So, the more time passes, the bigger the sequel could be!
This mnemonic can SAVE lives! So you have to remember it for the rest of your life. Even if you don't like SAMU.
You know how to recognize the signs of danger! How do I know if I have plaques before I HAVE a TIA or a stroke? Does the exam hurt?
Is it expensive? Who should do it? There is a map to discover your risk NOW!
Responding WITHOUT FURTHER to the "pains": There's no way to know YES! The map is Carotid and Vertebral Doppler Ultrasound ! It is the exam of choice, recommended by Brazilian consensus!
And responds to your pain: Does Doppler Ultrasound hurt? NO! IT IS COMPLETELY PAINLESS!
Like a pregnant ultrasound! And how much does it cost? Compared to the cost (of LIFE!
) of a stroke. . .
it's AFFORDABLE! They cover plans, they have it in the SUS! Who should do it?
People with risk factors! The 2023 Brazilian consensus recommends screening for individuals over 55 years of age who have factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, or leg or heart disease! If you qualify, talk to your doctor about the need for this exam!
It's a crucial step! But as I said, there are a lot of young people who have plaques. These are people who don't exercise, are sedentary, sleep poorly and are very stressed.
Maybe 55 years is too late. So now you know how to recognize the danger signs and how to find out if you have plaques. But what if you've already found one?
Or do you have all the risk factors and want to avoid this nightmare? What are the URGENT steps to actually rid your carotid arteries of this danger, or at least control this threat and REDUCE the risk of stroke by up to 80%? Let's go to the 7 STEPS!
STEP 1 (THE SECRET THAT ALMOST NOBODY DOES! ): Direct Attack on the Enemies on the Plate! Forget “cleaning” with magic!
The secret is to STABILIZE the plate so it DOESN’T BREAK! And the ONLY way proven by SCIENCE to reduce narrowing in 90 days, according to large clinical studies, is AGGRESSIVE CONTROL of plaque's enemies: BAD Cholesterol (LDL), High Blood Pressure and Diabetes, with medications such as statins and others, if necessary! Statins ENGINE the plaque!
Make it less dangerous! Along with blood pressure and sugar control! IT'S VITAL!
Talk to your cardiologist or clinician about the best medication adjustment for you! But medicine is not everything! Your willpower counts A LOT!
Your routine and your dish are SECRET WEAPONS against the boards! What foods ATTACK plaque? And Exercise.
. . is it a WEAPON or a RISK?
Enough with MYTHS! STEP 2: Food That Fights For Your Artery! It doesn't "clean" the plate, but your plate is a FIELD BATTLE!
Diet rich in fiber (oats, flaxseed! ), healthy fats (EV olive oil, avocado, salmon! ), lots of fruits and vegetables!
Fight inflammation and cholesterol! Practical examples: use oatmeal for breakfast (with fruit! ), season salads with extra virgin olive oil, include fish (like sardines!
) in your week! Avoid ultra-processed foods, sugar, trans fat! POISON!
I already made a recent video on the subject, it will be up here. STEP 3: Move! Your Muscle Protects Your Brain!
Answer: PHYSICAL EXERCISE DOES NOT loosen the plaque! It STABILIZES! Makes the board more FIRM!
It improves everything (pressure, cholesterol, weight, inflammation). It’s one of the BEST treatments! Practical examples: Brisk walking, swimming, cycling, light weight training with supervision are great, safe options!
The risk is to STAND STILL! Always talk to your doctor before starting or changing an exercise routine, especially if you have other health problems. STEP 4: STOP POISONING YOURSELF!
Cigarette. Destroys vases. Full stop.
STOP! Seek help if you need it, but STOP! STEP 5: The Power of Medications (Beyond Statins!
) In addition to statins (essential! ), medications such as Aspirin (antiplatelet) are VITAL for preventing platelets from forming dangerous clots on top of the broken plaque! Brazilian consensus indicates!
Don't self-medicate! Only use medications prescribed by your doctor, in the right dose! STEP 6: Taming Other Enemies (Pressure and Glucose!
) High blood pressure and Diabetes accelerate the plaques TOO MUCH! Control your blood pressure (<120/80! ) and your glucose (HbA1c below 7)!
Diet, exercise and medicine! STEP 7: Know When the Fight Requires Intervention (Surgery or Stent) Remember: 50% without symptoms, generally DOES NOT OPERATE! But SEVERE obstructions (>70% symptomatic or >80% asymptomatic) require evaluation for Endarterectomy or Stent!
Brazilian consensus reinforces! It is the last resort for high risk of stroke! The specialist (vascular surgeon or interventional neurologist) will define the best course of action for your case, based on the exams and your general health.
You know. . .
my grandfather. . .
he was an example to me. He was a professor of dentistry at UEPG. He had 5 children and trained all 5 of them - 2 doctors, 1 dentist and 2 in pharmacy and biochemistry.
He was always strong, lucid. . .
But when he was very old, 88 years old, we noticed that his memory started to fail a little. We thought it was just age. .
. But my father and I, doctors, were suspicious. We ordered a carotid ultrasound.
And there it was: GIANT signs! In one of the carotid arteries, it was almost 100% blocked! That scared us.
88 years old. . .
huge plaques. . .
very high risk of stroke. The first question that came: "Do I need surgery? " And the answer, in that case, with the sign almost closing, even though he was elderly, was yes.
He had open surgery. It was a success! He didn't even need an ICU!
In two days, he was back, walking, talking. . .
And the memory? Incredibly improved! The surgery not only removed the plaque, but improved the flow to his brain, proving that even at an advanced age and in severe cases, the correct intervention can bring HUGE benefits!
He lived another 4 years lucid, active. . .
Unfortunately, he had a stroke in the other carotid artery, which also had a plaque, at the age of 92. But this story taught me a lot. That age is not an impediment if there is benefit!
That surgery MAY be necessary! And, mainly, that the decision to operate and the 7 control steps work to give more time and quality of life! You have the 7 steps!
The map to fight against the invisible danger of carotid plaques! The first step is not to go to the operating room. .
. it's to go to. .
. . .
. the office! To the supermarket!
To the gym! For the KITCHEN! Take a walk on the street!
IT'S ACTING! Control enemies (Steps 1, 4, 5, 6), protect your arteries (Steps 2, 3), know the warning SIGNS of a mini-stroke (which are URGENCY! ), take the exam (Step 5!
) and follow medical advice (Step 7! ). Protect your carotids, protect your BRAIN!
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