Ischemic Stroke

An ischemic stroke happens when a clot blocks an artery carrying blood to the brain. Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die within minutes. It accounts for around 85% of all strokes and is one of the leading causes of disability and death across South and Southeast Asia, where rates of hypertension and diabetes are high.

Medicine used to treat Ischemic Stroke

Plavix

Clopidogrel

75mg

Formulated to target platelet aggregation, indicated to mitigate the risk of stroke and heart attack.

From $0.53 / tablet View

Recognising the warning signs

The FAST acronym captures the most common symptoms: Face drooping on one side, Arm weakness, Speech that is slurred or confused, and Time to call emergency services immediately. Other signs include sudden severe headache, loss of vision in one eye, or difficulty walking. These symptoms demand emergency care, do not wait to see if they pass.

Reducing the risk of another stroke

After an ischemic stroke, preventing a second one is the priority. Antiplatelet medicines, such as clopidogrel, reduce the tendency of blood to clot inside arteries. Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol is equally important; the broader range of heart and blood pressure treatments covers these risk factors. Lifestyle changes, stopping smoking, reducing salt, and maintaining a healthy weight, work alongside medicines to lower the chance of recurrence.