Until recently, the treatment of stroke was restricted to basic life support at the time of the stroke and rehabilitation later. Now, however, treatments can be beneficial when administered as soon as possible after the onset of the stroke. It is critical to get to the hospital and be diagnosed as soon as possible. There are several steps in the initial assessment and management of a person with a stroke.
Receiving treatment early is essential in reducing the damage from a stroke. The...
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will want to know about your medical history and your risk factors for stroke (hypertension, smoking, diabetes, certain types of heart... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
Physiological Basis of Stroke RehabilitationMotor recovery usually occurs in well-described patterns after stroke. Within 48 hours of loss of... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
The term "stroke rehabilitation" is an encompassing term that refers to recovery efforts for any deficits resulting from a stroke. However, there... Read more »