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Stroke

A stroke is caused by the interruption of the blood supply to the brain, usually because a blood vessel bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and nutrients, causing damage to the brain tissue.

The effects of a stroke depend on which part of the brain is injured and how severely it is affected. A very severe stroke can cause sudden death.

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Speech and Hearing Disorders in an Aging Population

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November 3,2017

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September 25,2016

Dr S.P. Goswami, Professor of Speech Pathology at Mysore counsels that with the right kind of support, the load of the communication disorder can be shared equally by the aged individual as well as the family, the key to it being to meet them halfway.

Post-Stroke Depression Is Common

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October 29,2018

Original Published:

December 15,2015

But often overlooked, says Porrselvi A.P. a cognitive and psychosocial interventions specialist. Here, she offers a case study and practical strategies to guide you back to normal life.  

The patient: Mrs. K, a 67-year-old woman had a stroke in the left side of her brain in September last year. 

Stroke Management

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October 29,2015

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October 29,2015

In addition to Treatment and Rehabilitation, the following aspects are equally important

Nutrition 

  • Eat like a Mediterranean (fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain foods, lean meats and poultry, fatty fish once or twice a week) 
  • Cut fat intake
  • Limit your alcohol consumption
  • Limit salt intake.
  • Physical fitness 

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Stroke Treatment

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October 29,2015

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October 29,2015

The primary goal of treating stroke patients is to restore blood flow to the brain. The doctor will consider some of the following options:

  • Medications that dissolve the blood clot. 
  • Surgical procedures that can open up or widen arteries - either in the carotid artery or in the brain, wherever the blockage is located. The carotid artery is located in the neck, supplying blood to the brain, neck and face. There are two carotid arteries, one on the right and one on the left. 

Once the patient is stable, the doctor may recommend 

Tests for Stroke

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October 29,2015

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October 29,2015

What tests do you need to have done?

Stroke is a medical emergency, and anyone suspected of having a stroke should be taken to hospital immediately (delay affects rehab) so that tests can be done and the correct treatment provided as quickly as possible. Tests include:

Types of Stroke

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October 29,2015

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October 29,2015

Different types of Stroke are:

Thrombotic stroke: This kind of stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a blood clot in a blood vessel. 

Embolic stroke: This is caused when a travelling particle like fat, air, cancer cells or clump of bacteria in the blood stream blocks a blood vessel in the brain.

Haemorrhagic stroke: This is caused by a breakage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain leading to bleeding within the brain. 

Stroke Symptoms and Signs

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October 29,2015

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October 29,2015

Here are some of the general symptoms noticed in a stroke:

  • Sudden-onset face weakness
  • Arm drift (ie, if a person, when asked to raise both arms, involuntarily lets one arm drift downwards) 
  • Abnormal speech

Some symptoms depend upon the part of brain involved. If the brain stem (the part that joins the brain to the spine) is affected, it may result in the following: Altered smell, taste, hearing or vision (total or partial)

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