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    Rhythmic Music Therapy

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    every year that the programs improve, more lives are saved. There have been many instances where the study of the effect of music in the brain has been deeply observed, but in this particular case it is being looked at in a specific setting; after a stroke has occurred in the right hemisphere of the brain, resulting in major unilateral neglect. In the article “Pleasant music improves visual attention in…

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    The frontal, parietal, and temporal lobes are the most prone to suffer from an ischemic stroke due to their shared blood supply. The frontal lobe is located within the anterior cranial fossa, whereas the temporal lobe is situated in the middle cranial fossa. The middle cerebral artery (MCA) is the region of interest as this is the most common site for ischemic strokes. The MCA consists of four sections. The M1 segment consists of lenticulostriate vessels which irrigate the basal ganglia. The M2…

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    Stroke: The Silent Killer Anyone can be at risk for a stroke. Everyone knows what a stroke is; but one cannot stress the importance of being educated about them enough. There are several signs and symptoms of strokes; some silent and some obvious. Once the symptoms are noticed, there are immediate actions that need to be taken in a certain time window. If the time window is abided by then there could be certain treatments for any damage done; however this is not always the case. Further more,…

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    standard cane. The speech was not affected but there was evident drooping of lips on the left side. The patient’s chief complaint was weakness and reduced sensations in the left leg and left arm since June 2005 when he suffered from stroke. Also, the patient complained of difficulty in performing activities of daily living like buttoning his shirt,…

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    Utilization Of Alteplase

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    with an initial half-life of less than 5 minutes and the clearance is mediated primarily by the liver. Alteplase indications include the management of acute ischemic stroke in adults for improving neurological recovery and reducing the incidence of disability. Treatment should be initiated within 3 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms, and after exclusion of intracranial hemorrhage by a cranial computerized…

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    Purpose: To evaluate the use and efficacy of Stroke Thrombolysis as a treatment in a blocked artery that has caused ischemic stroke. Description of Pathology: Ischemic strokes account for 87% of all stroke incidents, making this type of stroke the most common. Ischemic strokes occur as a result of a blood clot plugging or obstructing an artery carrying blood to the brain. This keeps oxygen and nutrient rich blood from flowing into the brain. If this blockage persists for more than a few minutes…

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    been a candidate for drugs to combat his stroke if he had received medical care sooner. Signs and symptoms of stroke include sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech, trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination, or a sudden severe headache with no known cause. The risk factors for stroke include hypertension, cigarette…

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    Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is also known as stroke for short. A stroke is a disease that does not allow the arteries to carry oxygen to the brain. They are the fifth top causes of casualty in America. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke and seeking medical attention may decrease the risk of death. There are a few diverse types of strokes, Transient ischemic attack, hemorrhagic stroke, and ischemic strokes. The first one is transient ischemic attack also known as TIA; it is a clot…

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    Jananis’ sister found her hanging from the deck with a dog chain around her neck, approximately fifteen minutes after having last seen her. Her mother attempted CPR whilst she remained hanging, and it was a further 15 minutes before she was extricated by the fire brigade. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) was estimated at thirty to forty minutes from assumed time of hanging. She was intubated at the scene and no inotropes were required to maintain an adequate systemic blood pressure. At…

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    The experimental question of this study what are the possible factors associated with early hospital arrival in acute ischemic stroke patients, and what are the barriers in terms of survival and disability. Hypothesis: The hypothesis of this research article is to explore the circumstances related with early hospital arrival in acute ischemic stroke patients which may devote to the progress of advanced method for expand the possibilities of gaining from the treatment. Experimental Design: This…

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