This is a warning sign of a possible future stroke and is treated as a neurological emergency. Common temporary symptoms include difficulty speaking or understanding others, loss or blurring of vision in one eye and loss of strength or numbness in an arm or leg. Usually these symptoms resolve in less than 10 to 20 minutes and almost always within one hour. Even if all the symptoms resolve, it is very important that anyone experiencing these symptoms call 911 and immediately be evaluated by a qualified physician.
Although they are more common in older adults, strokes can occur at any age. Understanding the factors that increase your risk of a stroke and recognizing the symptoms may help you prevent a stroke. Receiving early diagnosis and treatment may improve your chances for complete recovery.
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Rehabilitation following a stroke may involve a number of medical specialists; but the early diagnosis of a stroke, its treatment or its prevention, can be undertaken by a neurosurgeon. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of the kind of stroke and the exact location of its damage is critical to successful treatment. Technical advances such as digital imaging, microcatheters and other neurointerventional technologies, the use of the operating microscope (microsurgery) and the surgical laser have made it possible to treat stroke problems that were inoperable a few years ago.
An alternative, newer form of treatment, carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS), shows some promise in patients who may be at too high risk to undergo surgery. Carotid stenting is a neurointerventional procedure in which a tiny, slender metal-mesh tube is fitted inside the carotid artery to increase the flow of blood blocked by plaques. Access is gained through a small (0.5 cm) groin incision, but no incision is made in the neck. The stent is inserted following a procedure called angioplasty, in which the doctor guides a balloon-tipped catheter into the blocked artery. The balloon is inflated and pressed against the plaque, flattening it and reopening the artery. The stent acts as scaffolding to prevent the artery from collapsing or from closing up again after the procedure is completed.
Hemorrhagic stroke usually requires surgery to relieve intracranial (within the skull) pressure caused by bleeding. Surgical treatment for hemorrhagic stroke caused by an aneurysm or defective blood vessel can prevent additional strokes. Surgery may be performed to seal off the defective blood vessel and redirect blood flow to other vessels that supply blood to the same region of the brain.
Recovery and rehabilitation are among the most important aspects of stroke treatment. As a rule, most strokes are associated with some recovery, the extent of which is variable. In some cases, undamaged areas of the brain may be able to perform functions that were lost when the stroke occurred. Rehabilitation includes physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. This type of recovery is measured in months to years.
For most hypertensive emergencies, IV administration of a short half-life drug under continuous haemodynamic monitoring is recommended to allow careful titration of the response to treatment. Esmolol, metoprolol, labetalol, fenoldopam, clevidipine, nicardipine, nitroglycerine, nitroprusside, enalaprilat, urapidil, clonidine and phentolamine are all recommended. In general, use of oral therapy is discouraged.[11,13]
Family historyIf a close relative (parent, grandparent, brother or sister) has had a stroke, your risk is likely to be higher. Speak to your GP if you have close relatives with stroke or heart attack, as some kinds of high cholesterol can run in families.
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Hello, my sister had a rupture aneurysm on January 24, 2022. After surgery, she is pretty much in the same condition as your daughter. I wanted to know what happened to your daughter? Is she awake? any deficits? Please let me know.
My mother fell hit her head on fireplace stone. Massive brain bleed & they had to open her head to try & drain & stop the bleeding & swelling. She also suffered several strokes. Don't give my mother 76. It took her a year to start to read again. Not always but does she said it comes & goes. She was not able on her own to move her left side not 1 1/2 years since she's woken up she's moving her arm as of this past week! Doctors said it wouldn't happen after 6 months but it is now. She's slowly starting to move her toes. Her mind seems clearer as she goes .& she's remembering things more & more thought sometimes she starts to back slide asking something when you correct her she then remembers and corrects you. So don't give up. My hope u shell walk again.
My mom yust passed away July 14 this year 2020 on mger strouck I yust wunder I was talking to my mom on the phone told her I loved her and so on I wunder if she can hear me it yust gives me peace if I know thank you
Sadly, my brother, who is 53, suffered an Atrial Fibrillation of the heart, which in turn caused a series of massive strokes, causing damage to 60-70% to his brain. He suffered the strokes around the 17th of Aug 2020 and was not found until a week later. He was in ICU for a week and has now been moved into a normal ward.
Hopefully by this time all is very well with your mother's recovery. My aunt had suffered from an aneurysm then a similar fashion as your mother. After the surgery, she was coherent and talkative then the strokes occurred and now she sleeps. Her eyes open and close and also had a trichotomy for her to breath due to the fluid build up. We are scared as to her situation, she suffered 5 strokes and still at times open her eyes. Due to the covid scenario, we can't even visit to speak with her. It's heartbreaking because we can't see her. Your story was uplifting to her how your family found the care that was needed. Is there any advice you can give from your personal experience?
Hello Tamara! I am totally agree and understand you ,I am in the same situation with mom and never lose my Faith or Hope and I believe in Miracles .Only Jesus Cristos is a Saver and Trust Him as I do too.Be Strong and Believe!Your Mom will be in My Prayers too!
My mother suffered a massive stroke in Feb. She had a living will and my sister and I agreed that to see her bedridden, unable to respond in any way, and not being able to eat normally was going to be pure torture for her. We stayed with her for 5 days until she passed away. We are heartbroken with losing her, but are comforted in knowing we didn't put her through pure torture just so she could be alive with us.
Many of us think that strokes only happen in adults, especially older adults. But kids can have strokes too. Although they're less common in kids, strokes can happen in children of all ages, even those who haven't been born yet.
Strokes in children most often happen within the first month after birth. These are sometimes called perinatal (or neonatal) strokes. Most perinatal (pair-ih-NAY-tul) strokes happen during delivery or right after delivery when the baby doesn't get enough oxygen while traveling through the birth canal.
Perinatal and early childhood strokes can be hard to diagnose, especially if a child has no clear signs or symptoms. In some cases, a stroke is found to be causing seizures or developmental delays only after many other conditions have been ruled out.
In many cases after a stroke, kids can learn to use their arms and legs and speak again through brain retraining. This process is usually slow and difficult. But kids have an edge over adults because their young brains are still developing. Most kids who have had strokes can interact normally and be active members of their communities.
Migraine is genetic, meaning it tends to run in families. Some 60% to 70% of people who have migraine headaches also have an immediate family member (mother, father, sister, or brother) who have or may have had a migraine.
Researchers also have identified several different genes that influence the risks associated with febrile seizures in certain families. Studying these genes may lead to new understandings of how febrile seizures occur and perhaps point to ways of preventing them.
A history of traumatic events is among the known risk factors for PNES. People with PNES should be evaluated for underlying psychiatric illness and treated appropriately. Two studies together showed a reduction in seizures and fewer coexisting symptoms following treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy. Some people with epilepsy have psychogenic seizures in addition to their epileptic seizures.
Blood samples may be taken to screen for metabolic or genetic disorders that may be associated with the seizures. They also may be used to check for underlying health conditions such as infections, lead poisoning, anemia, and diabetes that may be causing or triggering the seizures. In the emergency department, it is standard procedure to screen for exposure to recreational drugs in anyone with a first seizure.
Electrical stimulation of the brain remains a therapeutic strategy of interest for people with medication-resistant forms of epilepsy who are not candidates for surgery. The FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulator is surgically implanted under the skin of the chest and is attached to the vagus nerve in the lower neck. The device delivers short bursts of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve. On average, this stimulation reduces seizures by about 20 to 40 percent. Individuals usually cannot stop taking epilepsy medication because of the stimulator, but they often experience fewer seizures and they may be able to reduce the dosage of their medication. 2ff7e9595c