Drugs for improving cerebral circulation in the treatment of stroke

Violations of the cerebral circulation are currently affecting many people, such violations include hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. The cause of ischemic is the plugging of the artery with an atherosclerotic plaque or thrombus and a violation of blood flow to a specific area of the brain. The cause of hemorrhagic stroke is cerebral hemorrhage, which in most cases is caused by rupture of the vessel, altered by an atherosclerotic process. As a result, the area of the brain dies, and the actions for which he responds become unworkable. To restore brain function, doctors often prescribe medications to improve cerebral circulation. The occurrence of such violations will depend on how much and which area of the brain tissue was affected. Often there is a violation of motor functions in one limb or both extremities on the one hand, speech, swallowing, breathing, hearing, vision are broken, in some cases tactile sensations in different parts of the body may disappear: sensation of heat, pain, touch.

The main goal of treatment for stroke is to restore blood circulation in the patient's brain. Since dead cells can not be restored, it is necessary to avoid recurrence of the disease and preserve the remaining neurons in neighboring areas of the brain tissue. Treatment of a stroke in an acute period is carried out in a hospital, in order to avoid a condition that threatens the patient's life. During this period, patients are prescribed drugs to improve cerebral circulation, drugs that prevent the appearance of thrombi, psychostimulants, as well as conducted non-specific treatment, whose goal is to restore vital functions. Of particular importance in the treatment of stroke patients is basic therapy, in particular, blood pressure control, electrolyte balance maintenance, temperature reduction, cramps treatment, vomiting, hiccups. An important role is played by medical gymnastics to improve cerebral circulation, it is conducted under the supervision of a medical worker and performed in strict accordance with the appointment of the attending physician.

In acute post-acute period, the patient is recommended complete rest, it is recommended to put a cold on the head, warmers to the feet. The room where the patient is located should be well ventilated. The diet should be predominantly dairy-vegetable, with a small amount of liquid, sharp and salty dishes are excluded completely. Categorically prohibited the use of alcoholic beverages, from smoking during this period should also be discarded. In the treatment of thrombosis, vasodilator drugs, drugs for improving cerebral circulation and other non-specific drugs are prescribed.

Prevention of cerebral circulation is common and local. General include thermal procedures (hot baths, showers, steam baths), physical exercises and tools that improve cerebral circulation. Local action includes massage, heating, rubbing ointments and other irritating substances. It is quite permissible in an acute period to improve cerebral circulation by folk remedies, but this is done only under the supervision of the attending physician, who knows everything about the patient's health and can take into account existing contraindications. Often for this purpose, infusions of herbs, herbal medicinal plants and some substances of organic origin are used. However, this does not mean that there is no need to take medications to improve the cerebral circulation at this time.

  Often for the prevention of strokes, the most common aspirin is used, which in the minimum dose promotes blood thinning and prevents the formation of blood clots. It is worth noting that the regular use of aspirin for ¼ tablets reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks almost twice.