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Explaining Stroke is a practical step-by-step booklet that explains how a stroke happens, different types of stroke and how to prevent a stroke. Many people think a stroke happens in the heart, but it happens in the brain. Read on to learn more.
1 de sept. de 2006 · Every 45 seconds, someone in the United States has an attack of stroke. K A L Carroll and J Chataway discuss the pathology and clinical features of stroke, in the first of a two part series. Stroke is an acute neurological injury in which blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted.
20 de abr. de 2024 · Assess acute ischemic stroke using the current NIH stroke scale to measure the severity of ischemic stroke. Implement the recommended management of acute ischemic stroke, including immediate interventions, mitigation of sequelae, and subacute management.
The chart also provides illustrations of the brain, explains its functional areas and their roles in the body, describes events leading to a stroke, and lists risk factors and common neurological deficits after stroke. Available in Spanish and English.
18 de mar. de 2024 · WebMD's pictures help explain the symptoms, causes, and dramatic lifesaving treatments for stroke -- including when to call 911.
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is the most widely used deficit rating scale in modern neurology: over 500 000 healthcare professionals have been certified to administer it using a web-based platform. Every clinical trial in vascular neurology—prevention, acute treatment, recovery—requires a severity assessment, and ...
Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted because a blood vessel is blocked by a clot; narrowed; or ruptured. It’s important to know: Stroke is a medical emergency. If you suspect a stroke, call 911 and get treatment as soon as possible. Learn the signs of stroke.
