No matter how busy you are, you must be healthy: A warning for businessmen

Work pressure, sedentary lifestyle, lack of regular health check-ups… are putting many businessmen at risk of stroke.

One morning at the beginning of the week, a 45-year-old man - CEO of a software company in Ho Chi Minh City - felt numbness in his hands, difficulty speaking, and a slight crooked mouth. Subjectively thinking it was due to fatigue, he hesitated for a few hours before going to the hospital. Although he received timely treatment, the mild after-effects forced him to adjust his entire lifestyle and way of working.

Prolonged stress, lack of exercise... are common risk groups for mental workers today. Illustration: Freepik

This situation is not uncommon. As strokes are becoming more common among younger people, busy, high-pressure business people often ignore early warning signs.

Businessmen - a high-risk group but often subjective about health

According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, the stroke rate in Vietnam reached 203.36 cases/100,000 people, higher than the global average (141.55 cases) and Southeast Asia (187.98 cases). Major hospitals in the country also recorded an increasing trend of stroke in people under 50 years old.

Experts are analyzing the patient's imaging results. Photo: HM

High work intensity, little rest, prolonged stress, irregular eating habits, lack of exercise and insufficient sleep are eroding the health of many businessmen and managers.

A neurologist in Ho Chi Minh City shared that many of the people admitted to the hospital are at the peak of their careers. They often mistake symptoms such as fatigue, numbness in the hands, lightheadedness, etc. as the consequences of prolonged stress and often arrive late to the hospital.

Proper screening and timely intervention help maintain health rhythm

Screening and early detection of risk factors such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, diabetes, carotid artery stenosis, etc. are the foundation for stroke prevention. The doctor will make a comprehensive assessment through clinical examination, tests, medical history, and prescribe imaging techniques such as Doppler ultrasound, MRI, and CT angiography if necessary.

The 3.0 Tesla SIGNA™ Hero MRI system helps detect early damage, supporting effective stroke screening. Photo: HM

Currently, stroke screening packages at many large medical facilities are designed in a flexible way: from general examination, basic tests to clinical indications according to each person's risk. This approach helps detect early but still ensures proper expertise.

In Ho Chi Minh City, Hoan My Saigon Hospital is one of the few medical facilities to be awarded the Gold certification by the World Stroke Organization (WSO), recognizing its comprehensive professional capacity from screening, emergency, intervention to post-stroke recovery. The treatment process here applies the Code Stroke system operating 24/7, shortening the time from admission to intervention - a vital factor determining the ability to recover.

The 24/7 stroke emergency team helps shorten the golden time from reception to intervention. Photo: HM

At Hoan My Saigon Hospital, many stroke patients are treated promptly and have good rehabilitation. After treatment, the hospital implements a personalized rehabilitation program including physical therapy, language therapy, cognitive assessment and psychological support, depending on each person's condition.

In addition to emergency and treatment, the hospital is currently implementing specialized stroke screening packages for people at high risk or who want to proactively control their health. The examination package includes key items such as 3.0 Tesla MRI of the brain, carotid artery ultrasound, heart - liver - kidney function tests, blood clotting factor tests... This is a well-designed solution, suitable for businessmen or people with high intensity work, helping to comprehensively assess potential risks related to stroke.

Regular medical consultations can help detect stroke risk early in people with stressful jobs. Photo: HM

Work can be paused, careers can be rebuilt, but health, once lost, is very difficult to regain completely. With early detection, lifestyle changes, regular check-ups and compliance with medical instructions, many health incidents can be completely prevented.

Proactively screening and controlling health indicators is not only a way to protect yourself, but also the foundation for maintaining a long-term leadership role. In the context of stroke becoming younger and more complex, investing in health is not a choice, but a survival strategy.

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Source: https://suckhoedoisong.vn/ban-den-may-cung-phai-khoe-loi-canh-tinh-cho-gioi-doanh-nhan-169251107165153131.htm