Category: Stroke

Introduction The epidemiology of stroke is changing rapidly. Stroke mortality rates have declined worldwide over the past two decades, the total number of stroke survivors, referred to as people living with stroke consequences, is increasing. However, research has demonstrated that the optimal treatments available for post-stroke patients are multimodal interventions and neuropsychological interventions. Rehabilitative Therapies…

Introduction Stroke, a cardiovascular disease, occurs when there is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain (Stroke Foundation – Australia, 2019). In Australia, stroke is one of the biggest killers. In 2017, there were 56 000 new or recurrent stroke attacks (Stroke Foundation – Australia, 2019). Furthermore, of all stroke cases, 80% could…

Stroke is considered as a leading cause for acquired brain injury among Australians causing morbidity and mortality, while being a leading cause for disability among adults worldwide(AIHW, 2018). Several resources highlight(AIHW, 2018; Urden, Stacy, & Lough, 2017), although there is a decrease in number of deaths related to stroke worldwide within last few decades, more…

Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of death among populations across the world. The disease is deadly, thus requires timely management when symptoms appear. According to Mayo Clinic (2019), at least 795000 people in America suffer a new or recurring ischemic stroke, with relevant stakeholders now in the forefront to sensitize various communities…

Introduction Stroke is a major public health problem globally and surviving patients have very high risks of recurrence (Wolfe et al, 2010). It is the third-largest cause of death in England(Raithatha et al, 2013). The World Health Organization defines stroke as a rapidly developing clinical signs of focal (at times global) disturbance of cerebral function,…

INTRODUCTION Thrombosis Research Group The Thrombosis Group at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) conducts experimental and clinical research into atherothrombotic disease. This research aims to establish the mechanisms that lead to platelet hyperactivity and pathological blood clot formation in healthy individuals. This experimental foundation can then serve as a starting point for the development of…

Based on studies, there’s two principal explanation for stroke that we’d like to grasp. These area units referred to as a blocked artery named ischemia and Hemorrhagic, the abundant of vas within the brain. Also, some persons might solely have a Transient ischaemic Attack (TIA) or short interruption of blood flow that does not cause…

Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as the predominant cause of death worldwide. In particular, cerebrovascular accidents (stroke) account for the second leading cause of death globally (Katan & Luft, 2018). The overall increasing rate of stroke is attributed to an ageing population and lifestyle factors despite the onset of preventative strategies and treatments in place…

Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study which was published at conducted in the year 1990 provided the mostfirst comprehensive measureestimate about the burden of 135 diseases, and ischemic heart diseases were ranked as the leading cause followed by cerebrovascular disease as the secondcerebrovascular disease was found to be the second most frequent cause of mortality…

Response to the YouTube Video The video shows that the patient had a stroke (Dysarthria 1). This stroke must have affected several cranial nerves in the brain that control the face and the tongue. Damage in the hemispheres can result in dysarthria. This condition occurs when the brain parts controlling most of the muscles involved…