Stroke

blood vessels narrow and become blocked, a person may suffer from an ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, or a mini-stroke. Children and adults suffer from similar symptoms. During an ischemic stroke, a blockage interrupts the oxygen flow to the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs in adults with Moyamoya when their blood vessel erupts and blood leaks into the brain.When a patient with the disease has one of the mentioned strokes they can experience any of the following symptoms: sudden…

This essay comprises of a strengths based assessment which was conducted in a stroke rehabilitation facility. Names throughout have been changed to maintain privacy of the client. Mike (pseudonym) was admitted after he suffered from a hemorrhagic stroke. Planning care was conducted in collaboration with Mike to utilise strengths in order to gain a desired outcome when planning his care. The strengths assessment used relates accordingly to competencies 3.1 and 3.2 within interpersonal…

Treatment for a stroke relies on upon whether it is ischemic or hemorrhagic. Treatment for a transient ischemic assault (TIA) relies on upon its cause, how much time has gone since indications started, and whether you have other therapeutic conditions. Strokes and TIAs are therapeutic crises. In the event that you have stroke side effects, summon 9–1–1 right. Try not to drive to the doctor's facility or let another person drive you. Call a rescue vehicle so that restorative faculty can start…

in a cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke. A stroke is a “brain attack”. It can happen to anyone at any time. The brain and spinal cord together are known as the central nervous system. The brain is a mass of soft nerve tissue protected by bone and cushioned from injury by the cerebrospinal fluid. It consists of 6 parts…

and 4 in the left cerebral hemisphere A cerebrovascular accident is also known as a stroke. It is when the blood which flows to the brain is cut off, by a blocked or ruptured artery that goes to the brain, causing the brain not to receive enough oxygen and cells of the brain then die11. ?????? result of CVA on middle cerebral artery 3.2.2 Difference between a haemorrhagic and an ischaemic attack on the brain A stroke refers to an attack on the brain. As mentioned above, the blood which flows to…

The leading cause of long term disability in the United States is stroke, and one American dies from stroke about every four minutes. Stroke by definition is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. The main types of stoke are hemorrhagic, ischemic, and a transient ischemic attack. Hemorrhagic stroke is broken in to two types, and the most common is the intracerebral hemorrhage, when an artery in the brain bursts flooding the brain with blood. The second and less common…

CVA or stroke. The damage is showing on her right side which means Jan suffered a left hemiplegia stroke which affects roughly 80% of the individuals who suffer strokes. A stroke occurs when oxygen and blood flow can no longer get to your brain whether it is stopped or interrupted. A stroke can also happen if there is a brain bleed (Alliana Health, 2013). There are two types of strokes hemorrhagic and ischemic, the latter is most common. There are also two main types of ischemic strokes.…

campaign, “to dispel the myths and raise awareness of heart disease & stroke as the number one killer of women, the American Heart Association created Go Red For Women, a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.”…

“Prevalence of PTSD in Survivors of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Meta-Analytic Review” This study was conducted to analyze the association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Although previous research inferred that posttraumatic stress disorder lead to the increase of cardiovascular disease, more recent research suggests that posttraumatic stress disorder may occur as a result of a stroke. Symptoms of posttraumatic stress…

Diabetes Diabetes and oral diseases are very closely related. In fact, an alarming ninety three percent of diabetic individuals in the United States also have periodontal disease, according to Sindelar (2013, p. 56). Moreover, diabetes and periodontal disease have a bi-directional relationship; as in diabetes can have a negative effect on periodontal disease just as periodontal disease can negatively affect diabetes. Therefore, maintaining oral health and practicing good oral hygiene is…