Stroke

  • Is the sudden loss of neurological function caused by an interruption of the blood flow to the brain
  • Risk factors :-stroke type
    • Hypertension
    • Heart disease
    • Diabetes
  • Type of Stroke
    • Ischemic stroke
      • Cerebral thrombosis 35%
      • Cerebral embolus 30%
      • lacunar infarction 20%
    • Hemorrahagic stroke
      • Intracerebral hemorrahage 10%
      • Subarachnoid hemorrhage 5%
  • Early warning signs :-
    • Sudden numbness / weakness of the face, arm or leg (on one side of the body)
    • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
    • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordinationstroke FAST

 

Reference

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  2. Susan B.O’Sullivan, Thomas J. Schmitz(2007). Rhysical Rehabilitation. 5th Edi. Philadelphia. F.A. Davis Company.