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Topic: Stroke care (18 results found)
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How exercises help the damaged brain?
Exercise stimulate neurons to make new connections with surviving neurons and sprout new neurons.

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Created:   2025-03-05 22:46:16

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What does it mean by the "golden hour" of a stroke?
The "golden hour" of a stroke refers to the first hour after the onset of stroke symptoms. This term highlights the importance of recognizing the signs of a stroke and seeking immediate medical attention in order to minimize the damage to the brain and maximize the chances of recovery. During the golden hour, the blood flow to the brain is disrupted, and the affected brain cells, neurons, are at risk of dying. The longer the blood....    read more...

Personal care > Stroke care
Created:   2023-08-11 00:18:35

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What is Broca's aphasia?
When the neurons in the Broca's area of the brain die, those affected, 1. can talk only 4-5 words at a time, 2. difficult to repeat, 3. talk similar to telegraphic speech, 4. Use nouns without verbs, 5. difficult to respond to complex instructions such as touching the nose after touching the toes. But, they can, 1. hear, 2. read 3. understand simple instructions.

Personal care > Stroke care
Created:   2023-08-06 20:04:13

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What is aphasia? What types of aphasia a stroke can cause?
Aphasia refers to the inability to speak understandably. A stroke can cause two types of aphasia: Broca's aphasia and Wernicke's aphasia.

Personal care > Stroke care
Created:   2023-08-06 19:57:54

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Why time matters when we suspect a stroke?
Research reveals that about 32,000 neurons begin to die every passing second.

Personal care > Stroke care
Updated:   2023-08-06 19:52:13

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Is there a close relation between stoke and dementia?
Yes.

Personal care > Stroke care
Updated:   2023-08-06 19:53:48

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What is a mini-stroke?
"Mini-stroke" refers to a temporary blockage in a blood vessel. it lasts only a few minutes. Here, a very small blood clot blocks the blood supply for a few minutes and then it goes off by itself. This is a warning. However, it is a medical emergency meaning that we need to call 911 immediately. The “mini-stroke” typically resolves within 24 hours; however, it can become a full-blown stroke if not attended.

Personal care > Stroke care
Updated:   2023-08-06 19:31:43

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Are there free stroke recovery tools online?
Yes, the Following are some of those. 1. Viatherapy: You can download free. Here is the link: https:/ / www.viatherapy.org/ #gettheapp 2. GRASP: This is also free. It aims to improve and hand is the link: https:/ / neurorehab.med.ubc.ca/ grasp/ grasp-manuals-and-resources/ grasp-home-patient-book-2/ 3. FAME: It helps those who have standing and walking difficulties. Here is the link: http:/ / fameexercise.com/ Please add more as a reply.

Personal care > Stroke care
Updated:   2023-08-10 04:24:24

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