Stroke (CVA): Recognizing and Preventing

Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Acting Quickly to Prevent Dangerous After-Events

Strokes (CVA) and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) affect thousands of people in Monaco and the Principality every year. Recognizing a stroke quickly saves lives and limits long-term effects. A Domicile Monaco offers personalized post-stroke support to help patients remain at home.

What’s a stroke ?

It occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain damage due to lack of oxygen. There are two main types: ischemic stroke (85% of cases, due to a clot) and hemorrhagic stroke (15%, due to vascular rupture). In Monaco, a fast support in a neurovascular unit (NVU) is crucial.

Symptoms: Act according to the FAST rule

The signs appear suddenly. Use the acronym FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) for immediate recognition:

• Face : Facial asymmetry (drooping mouth).
• Arms : Weakness in one arm (unable to raise both).
• Speech : Troubles de la parole ou compréhension.
• Time : Call 15 or 112 immediately!

Other warning signs: severe headache, loss of balance, visual disturbances. A TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a warning: seek emergency medical attention.

Diagnosis and treatment of a stroke

The diagnosis is based on MRI, brain scan and blood tests to identify the type of stroke. Urgent treatments: thrombolysis (clot dissolution) within 4.5 hours or thrombectomy. Post-stroke: physical rehabilitation, speech therapy, and multidisciplinary follow-up.

Risk factors and prevention

Prevention targets hypertension (9x risk), diabetes (3x risk), smoking (2x risk) and cholesterol. Click here for more details on the factors that influence the risk.

Home help after a stroke in Monaco

Unfortunately, approximately 1 in 5 people remain disabled. A Domicile Monaco offers home care services, overnight care, and support to help people remain in their own homes: Nos services. Discover our News in Monaco.