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What Are the Symptoms of a Cerebral Stroke? - Oren Zarif - Cerebral Stroke


A cerebral stroke can result in a variety of symptoms. These symptoms include paralysis, hemiplegia, hemianesthesia, visual disturbances, and aphasia. While the exact cause of a cerebral stroke is unknown, the most common symptoms are described below. Symptoms of cerebral stroke can be difficult to detect early. If symptoms persist for several hours, it is time to seek medical treatment. Acute ischemic damage may not be reversible. However, if the treatment begins early, it may help save a patient's life.

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The treatment of cerebral stroke can help a person survive. Treatment with a clot-busting thrombolytic drug, such as tissue-plasminogen activator (TPA), can significantly improve a patient's outcomes. However, this therapy is only approved for intravenous administration within the first 4.5 hours after a stroke. Because of its narrow therapeutic window, it is associated with multiple contra-indications, a significant risk of intracerebral hemorrhage, and extensive pre-treatment imaging.

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Treatment for cerebellar stroke may involve physical therapy and speech therapy. Physical therapy can help a person with speech or balance problems. Occupational therapy can improve the individual's daily activities, while speech therapy may help the patient regain some or all of their vision. Speech-language pathologists can diagnose a patient's specific needs and devise an exercise regimen. Cognitive training may improve a patient's executive function and memory. Some apps can address specific speech and language problems.

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MRI can reveal the exact cause of a cerebral stroke. MRI scans may reveal if the stroke was a large or small infarct. MRI findings should also be considered. If the brain MRI shows that a stroke has occurred, the underlying cause is most likely a small infarct in the corticonuclear lobe. A larger infarct, on the other hand, may lead to severe motor weakness.

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The internal carotid artery is another cause of a stroke. The MCA is the largest branch of the common carotid artery and carries blood to the brain. Incomplete blood flow in this area kills brain cells and impairs brain function. When an MCA stroke is caused by a ruptured branch of the MCA, the blood flow to this area is disrupted and the affected part of the brain cannot receive oxygenated blood.

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Another cause of aphasia is a cerebral infarction. While an embolism is the most common cause, a thrombosis may also lead to Wernicke's aphasia. The artery's carotid artery, or a clot in the middle cerebral artery, can cause aphasia. However, CT scans are not necessary for diagnosing Wernicke's aphasia.

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In addition to traditional treatment options, electromagnetic fields may help in the treatment of ischemic stroke. Magnetic field therapy is not yet a conventional medical practice. There is a long way to go before magnetic field therapy becomes a part of standard care. In the meantime, accumulating evidence suggests that EMFs may be a potential treatment for ischemic stroke. These fields can be classified into pulsed, sinusoidal, and stationary electromagnetic fields.

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