Written by Nada Najid:
Yesterday, Tuesday, the artist Mahmoud El Shazly, one of the heroes of the series “Layali Al Helmeya”, passed away after suffering from a health problem, as he suffered a stroke some time ago, and died at the age of 84 years.
According to the artist Ahmed Sadiq, Al-Shazly suffered a stroke 10 years ago, but it affected some parts of his body, such as his hands and feet.
In the following report, the “Consulto” reviews the impact of a stroke on the body’s organs, according to the “Medical News Today” website and the American Stroke Association.
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How does a stroke affect the body?
The effect of a stroke on the body varies from one patient to another depending on where it occurs in the brain, as shown below:
Brain stroke in the left side
If a stroke occurs in the left part of the brain, the right side of the body will be affected, leading to:
– Paralysis on the right side of the body.
– Pronunciation problems.
– memory loss.
– Slow response.
Brain stroke in the right side
If a stroke occurs in the right part of the brain, the left side of the body will be affected, causing:
– Paralysis on the left side of the body.
– Vision problems.
– memory loss.
Stroke at the bottom
If a stroke occurs in the lower part of the brain, where the trunk is located, the patient may experience a condition called “locked-in,” which leaves him unable to speak or make any movement below the neck.
Stroke in the back
If the stroke occurs in the back of the brain, the patient will likely have significant vision impairment.
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Is a stroke fatal?
According to the World Health Organization, stroke is the second leading cause of death around the world, killing 6.6 million people in 2020, and this number is expected to reach 9.7 million by 2050.
Stroke causes 1 in 6 deaths due to cardiovascular disease, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Survival rates after a stroke depend on many factors, most notably:
Type of stroke
The death rate for hemorrhagic stroke ranges between 40 and 50% in the first 30 days after injury, while a 2021 study showed that about 66% of people who had their first ischemic stroke survived for 3 years.
Patient’s age
Statistics show that people aged 85 and over have a 13 times higher risk of death from stroke than people aged 65 to 74.
Death occurs due to a stroke, when the patient’s brain remains deprived of blood supply and oxygen for a long period.
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