The most common symptoms of a stroke are: Weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body Loss of vision or dimming (like a curtain falling) in one or both eyes Loss of speech, difficulty talking or understanding what others are saying ...
The effects of stroke can be frightening and may include weakness, confusion, vision problems, speech difficulties, trouble walking, loss of balance, incoordination, and impaired communication to name a few.Disability from stroke negatively impacts the lives of patients and caregivers, and survivors ...
The most common symptoms of a stroke are: Weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg on one side of the body Loss of vision or dimming (like a curtain falling) in one or both eyes Loss of speech, difficulty talking or understanding what others are saying ...
The words BE FAST can help you remember and recognize warning signs of a stroke:B = Balance: Sudden loss of balance E = Eyes: Loss of vision in one or both eyes F = Face: Face droops on one side A = Arms: Arm drops when both arms are raised S = Speech: Speech is slurred or...
After a debate that has lasted more than 130 years, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found that loss of speech from a stroke in the left hemisphere of the brain can be recovered on the back, right side of the brain. This contradic
Aphasia was one of common complications of cerebral infarction, especially the motor aphasia occupying 67% of post-stroke aphasia. The recovery, employment, social contact, quality of life and mental health of patients suffering from aphasia were seriously affected due to loss of ability of normal ...
The words BE FAST can help you remember and recognize warning signs of a stroke:B = Balance: Sudden loss of balance E = Eyes: Loss of vision in one or both eyes F = Face: Face droops on one side A = Arms: Arm drops when both arms are raised S = Speech: Speech is slurred or...
S - Speech difficulty.You may see slurred speech or difficulty speaking. The person can't repeat a simple sentence correctly when asked. T - Time to act FAST.If someone shows any of these symptoms, immediately contact nearest stroke ready hospital. Contact hospital even if the symptom goes aw...
When the brain's blood supply is inadequate, a stroke results. Stroke symptoms (for example, loss of arm or leg function or slurred speech) signify a medical emergency because without treatment, blood-deprived brain cells quickly become damaged or die, resulting in brain injury, serious disabilit...
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