Signs of a stroke can be seen in advance

In Britain, a stroke kills about 200 people every day, in Russia this number is in the thousands. Tens of thousands in the months and years remain disabled to varying degrees of paralysis. Meanwhile, a stroke is much easier to stop at the initial stage, but the doctor is often difficult to diagnose until the distinct signs of stroke.

Bleeding in the brain It comes at a time when he cerebral arteries are clogged blood clots. Its initial symptoms such signs of a stroke as dizziness and blurred consciousness, complicating the timely diagnosis.

Earlier studies able to determine that many of the victims after the onset of stroke were not able to clearly distinguish objects around when turning his head quickly.

Now, at the disposal of doctors goes much more efficient analyzer. With the help of the emergency department staff in hospitals or doctors visiting patients at home, will be able to track the movement of the eye initial stage of the stroke, during which the assistance provided to the patient is most effective.

US scientists have developed a special eye scanner, enabling a very high degree of probability to detect pathological processes in the brain. Perhaps in a few years similar devices will be equipped with all medical institutions.

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