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- wellness
- September 6, 2022
News anchor suffers 'beginnings of stroke' on air
An 'NCIS' star also suffered a stroke, raising warnings about women's risk.
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\"NCIS\" star Pauley Perrette also revealed recently that she nearly died from a \"massive stroke\" a year ago at the age of 52.
Perrette, now 53, took to Twitter on Sept. 2 to share an update on her recovery.
\"I feel good. Been through a lot in the last two years, things that are harder than having a stroke … but I am still here,\" said Perrette, who suffered the stroke not long after she lost her father to COVID-19.
It's 9/2
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) September 2, 2022
One year ago I had a massive stoke.
Before that I lost so many beloved family and friends,
And daddy
And then
Cousin Wayne
Yet still a survivor after this traumatic life I've been given so far…
And still so grateful,
Still so full of faith,
And STILL HERE! pic.twitter.com/psHokwiHij
The actress told ABC News she had one of the major warning signs of stroke -- numbness in half of her body -- but that she was not aware that it was a warning sign.
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In addition to sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, other warning signs of a stroke include facial drooping, vision changes, dizziness or loss of balance and difficulty speaking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for women in the United States. One in 5 women between the ages of 55 and 75 will have a stroke, according to the CDC.
\"Women need to be aware of this. Women of all ages need to be aware of this,\" ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton said Tuesday on \"Good Morning America.\" \"This isn't just something that happens to men and older men.\"
Ashton said that for both men and women, common risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and diabetes. Women have other risk factors, including hormones.
\"Any hormonal state -- being pregnant, taking birth control pills, taking hormone replacement therapy, we call it a class effect. It increases the risk of clotting,\" said Ashton. \"That doesn't mean we don't use those medications. That doesn't mean women avoid pregnancy to avoid stroke, in most cases, but you need to know.\"
The highest rates for stroke remain among older populations, and women generally live longer than men, but over the past several decades the stroke rates for younger adults have increased by more than 40%, according to the American Heart Association.
Signs of a stroke can develop quickly over hours and even days, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Symptoms can also depend on the type of stroke and the area of the brain that's affected, the institute also reported.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 4 in 5 strokes are preventable in women. Ashton said that women can prevent strokes or lower risk factors by creating healthy habits.
\"If you smoke, do everything in your power to quit,\" said Ashton. \"You want to control your blood pressure, know what both of your numbers are and control it in a safe range and then [maintain a] healthy lifestyle -- moderate or no use of alcohol, exercise and eating well, they are massively important.\"
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