Stroke Preventive Health Check

Tests

• Physical Examination, Medical History & Report
• Fasting Plasma Glucose
• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
• Complete Blood Count
• Urine Full Report
• Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (GPT)
• Aspartate Aminotransferase(AST) (GOT)
• Creatinine with eGFR, S
• Lipid Profile
• Electrolytes Panel, S
• ECG 12-lead tracing + Cardiologist report
• Echocardiogram
• Ultrasound Scan of Carotid Doppler

Like all organs, the brain needs the oxygen and nutrients provided by blood to function properly. If the supply of blood is restricted or stopped, brain cells begin to die. This can lead to brain injury, disability and possibly death. There are two main causes of strokes:

• Ischaemic – where the blood supply is stopped because of a blood clot, accounting for 85% of all cases
• Haemorrhagic – where a weakened blood vessel

Supplying the brain bursts

There is also a related condition known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), where the blood supply to the brain is temporarily interrupted. This causes what is known as a mini-stroke, often lasting between a few minutes and several hours. TIAS should be treated urgently, as they are often a warning sign you are at risk of having a full stroke in the near future. Seek medical advice as soon as possible, even if your symptoms resolve. Certain conditions increase the risk of having a stroke, including:

• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Atrial Fibrillation
• High Cholesterol
• Diabetes

The chance of having a stroke approximately doubles for each decade of life after age 55. While stroke is common among the elderly, a lot of people under 65 also have strokes. If you have had a heart attack, you are at higher risk of having a stroke.

Important Instruction Before Your health Checkup

• Client to come fasting 12-14 hrs.
• Only water is permitted, those on regular medication are advised to take them.