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A stroke occurs when a part of the brain gets damaged due to interruption of its blood supply. The symptoms and signs of a stroke depend on the size and location of the damaged area. In a “transient ischemic attack (TIA),” the symptoms of stroke disappear completely within 24 hours.
Singapore Stroke Registry Annual Report 2021. This report presents the trends on incidence, mortality, 30-day case fatality and risk factors of Singapore residents with stroke and treated in the public healthcare institutions in 2011 to 2021.
Stroke Hub. A resource guide for stroke survivors, their loved ones and caregivers. Find out how to spot the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke. Learn how you can support patients in seeking treatment and recovery from stroke.
Regardless of stroke subtype, the common risk factors of stroke are hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF), smoking and old age. The median age of Singapore residents rose from 38 years in 2011 to 41.8 years in 2021, and the proportion of residents aged 65 years and above rose from 9.3% in 2011 to 16.0% in 2021. 2
accounting for 6.0% of all deaths in Singapore. 1. Stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disease. There are two main types of stroke – ischaemic stroke (IS) and haemorrhagic stroke (HS). IS is more prevalent and it occurs due to blockage of blood vessel, which limits blood flow to the brain. HS is more severe and it occurs due to ruptured blood ...
In Singapore, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, with a prevalence of 4% among adults aged 50 years and above. In addition, it is the biggest cause of long term disability.
Jul 14, 2023 · Established in 2015, S3 is Singapore's first stroke-focused community rehabilitation and wellness agency dedicated to meeting the needs of post-stroke survivors and their caregivers across Singapore.
