Stroke

us about Stroke Recovery According to the World Health Organisation (2004) stroke is the second most common cause of adult mortality and the third most common cause of chronic disabilities in adults. Di Pino, Pellegrin, Assenza and Copone et al (2014) discussed stroke affects to the blood-oxygen supply to the brain disrupted synaptic transmission, observed as the lack of electrical activity in the penumbra after the stroke. More research has focused on how the rehabilitation of of stroke can be…

known as ischemic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked. Permanent damage to brain tissue occurs at the site due to cell death at the affected area. Certain parts of the brain control different body functions, so when damage occurs this alters how the body works. Per the American Stroke Association, 87% of strokes are ischemic (Doenges, Moorhouse, and Murr, 214) Etiology: There are certain risks that can increase the chance of someone having a stroke. High…

“ A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients”(Mayo Clinic Staff). “Within an hour, the nerve cells in that area of the brain become damaged and die. As a result, the part of the body controlled by the damaged area of the brain cannot work properly” (“Stroke”). Therefore, this leads to the different types of strokes, which are Acute Ischemic stroke and Hemorrhagic stroke. “ In an ischemic stroke,…

Stroke is one of the leading cause of disability and the fifth cause of death in United States. Stroke occurs to a person every 40 seconds and one out of six patients suffer from stroke in his or her life time. Public awareness about stroke warning symptoms are important and can be achieved through patient and family education. At present the unit I work take care of patient with Transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke. We follow stroke protocol to attain positive outcome and prevent…

Stroke Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about strokes and the importance of knowing the symptoms. Attention Getter: On the night of August 14th, 2011, my grandfather awoke my grandmother. He complained of headache, dizziness, weakness and had slurred speech. At the time, she did not realize my grandfather was having a stroke, even though she was a retired outpatient nurse. My grandfather did not reach the emergency room until hours later. According to the American Stroke Association…

Personal Reflection of "My Stroke of Insight." In “My Stroke of Insight,” Jill Bolte Taylor shares her excellent point of view on the capacity of the brain to recover, and the understanding she achieved from this extraordinary and inspirational journey out of the chasm of a wounded mind. It took eight long years for Dr. Taylor to be fully healed. Taylor restored her mind entirely and redefined her understanding of the world based on the information she gained throughout her long recovery.…

Introduction After a stroke, some people experience physical changes or problems. Physical therapy may be prescribed to help you recover and overcome problems such as: Inability to move (paralysis) or weakness, typically affecting one side of the body. Trouble with balance. Pain, a pins and needles sensation, or numbness in certain parts of the body. You may also have difficulty feeling touch, pressure, or temperature changes. Involuntary muscle tightening (spasticity) or muscle and joint…

Association collaborated with The American Stroke Association and issued this educational material to educate the public on the complications of stroke. The material starts with a brief description of doctors’ priorities and their reasons for such priorities regarding post-stroke care; brief yet broad descriptions of what may cause such complications are provided. The material then lists nine various complications that could be experienced after stroke. These complications are briefly…

Introduction: about 9% of acute ischemic strokes are complicated with myocardial infarction, and about 2-6% of acute anterior wall myocardial infarctions are complicated with stroke. They occur at the same time or with a difference of several days. Case report: The patient is 47 years old female who had diagnosed lumbar disc disease and constant numbness in her left leg. The disease started with a permanent feeling of weakness in her left leg and transitory numbness in her left arm; at the same…

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,…