A Brief Note On Stroke Patients Get Blot Busting Treatment

Strokes are caused by a block in the blood supply to the brain which causes a decrease in oxygen and delivery of other important supplies which facilitate proper functioning. Fifteen million cases are reported worldwide annually, although not all of these cases are mortalities, the large prevalence of strokes ranks it as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. (Figueroa) Because of the time sensitivity associated with the lack of resources to the brain, strokes are considered a medical emergency and early recognition of symptoms can help decrease the amount of damage caused . Although strokes do not always cause death, strokes most often leave the individual with some physical and cognitive impairment.

Stroke is a leading health care problem worldwide; ‘living with stroke’ is a real challenge both stroke survivors and their caregivers face.

The health issue that this artifact discusses is the significance of knowing and recognizing the warning signs of a stroke. The American Heart Association has made it their mission to provide unlimited health information and research in the hopes of eliminating cardiovascular diseases as well as helping society in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. “Stroke is the number 5 cause of death and a leading cause of

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2015) every year there are 800,000 individuals who have strokes. There are 610,000 first time cases and 185,000 recurring stroke individuals. It is important for caregivers to note that the increased risk of another stroke is higher after the first (CDC, 2015). It is also critical for the caregiver to ask questions of the physician, such as what aspects physiologically and emotionally have been affected and treatments

The long term effects of a stroke are different from person to person. If the right side of the brain was damaged the left side of the body will be affected and if the right side of the brain is damaged the left side of the body will be affected, also the left side damage to the brain will affect Speech, Balance, Vision and breathing ("Treatment - Stroke - Mayo Clinic," 2015). Extensive therapies are require after a stroke these are physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. There is also rehabilitation services through in home care, hospitals or skilled nursing facility’s depending on the circumstances. Counseling is available to help cope with the new changes happening to the inside and outside of the body ("Treatment - Stroke - Mayo Clinic," 2015). There are a few alternative treatments available to they are not approves by the food and drug administration ("Stroke Alternative Treatments," 2013). Some of these natural therapies would include aromatherapy, massage therapy and yoga, these help reduce stress and relax the mind and body ("Stroke Alternative Treatments," 2013). Some patients controlled their diet by taking notice of the amount of cholesterol that they were taking in from foods they were eating ("Stroke Alternative Treatments,"

To illustrate this idea, an interesting fact is how there are more than one type of stroke. 85% of the time, a stroke would be caused by a blockage in the blood flow. The other 15% of the time will be from a haemorrhage, which is a blood clot. However, those aren't the only type. The ‘silent stroke’ is extremely difficult to predict as a silent stroke is a type of stroke that doesn't have many noticeable effects, but it causes the same amount of damage. They are quite common. With anyone who has experienced one, there is a high chance they’ll

Thesis: Technological advancements for ischemic stroke have improved patient mortality rates. “Effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke is timely reperfusion of the causative vessel occlusion via r-tPA and/or mechanical thrombectomy. Reperfusion improves outcomes by reducing the volume of brain tissue injury.” Endovascular thrombectomy has improved outcomes of acute ischemic stroke patients.

Article Summary: In the article “Early Identification, Rapid Response, and Effective Treatment of Acute Stroke: Utilizing Teleneurology to Ensure Optimal Clinical Outcomes” by Patricia Bowens, exhibits the concerns of acute stroke as a universal health issue. Not to mention, the article also introduces teleneurology being implemented in order to establish a conclusive attempt to minimize the condition. For instance, in the article Bowen’s had conducted an experimental analysis which statistically establish a significant disparity among sex, race, and economical conditions. As a result of her study, it appears that seven million Americans are diagnosed with acute stroke over the age of 20. Moreover, gender plays a pivotal role of acquiring this

If more than 30% of the distribution of the middle cerebral artery shows evidence of acute strioke thrombolysis is contraindicated. The Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score ( ASPECTS) can be used to categorise patients as suitable or not for thrombolysis. In this system the

The article emphasizes time as a critical aspect to acute ischemic stroke management. The leading method of treatment in AIS is intravenous rtPA because the door-to-needle time is less compared to the time it takes to do methods that use thrombectomy devices or catheterization. I believe that it is vital for people to know the signs and symptoms of acute ischemic stroke because it is one of the leading causes of death and disability. The faster one is able to identify these signs and symptoms, the better an outcome it would be for both the patient and their family members. The general public and hospital staff members should be educated on AIS. This article also briefly touches on the fact that patients suspected of having a more severe stroke (proximal artery occlusion) should be immediately transported to a

Stroke is a major public health concern occurring on average once every 40 seconds in the United States.(AHA) Although stroke patients benefit from time-critical therapy such as tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA), providing interventions to patients within the therapeutic time frame is a challenge to small rural hospitals.1 Consequently, patients presenting to rural facilities have been found to be approximately ten times less likely to receive the therapeutic benefits of tPA than patients being treated at primary stroke centers where traditionally specialty care has only been available.2,3

What is a stroke? What are the types of strokes? What are the symptoms of stroke? Strokes have been afflicting mankind since creation. A stroke is caused by an interruption of the blood supply to part of the brain, the term stroke comes from the fact that it usually happens without any warning, striking the person from out of the blue. A stroke can happen to anyone, some people are at higher risk for different reasons such as age or family history. Other risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, being overweight, diabetes, and high cholesterol. According to Conn Foley (1985), “At least 500,000 individuals suffer an episode of each year in the United States. About 2 ½ million survive and with intensive rehabilitation, many can lead active lives” (P. 1). In other words, it is possible to survive and recovery. Having a stroke does not mean that one should give up hope or resign oneself to a life of disability and social withdrawal. Although stroke is relatively common, few people seem to be knowledgeable about its underlying causes, the way in which it produces disability, or how it can be treated and prevented.

Stroke is seen as a major health concern and this is due to the fact that every year, as many as 110,000 individuals suffers from strokes making it a key issue. (NHS 2014)

The primary purpose of non-enhanced CT in acute stroke is to exclude haemorrhage and neoplasm and to asses the extent of cerebral ischemia which would render thrombolysis contraindicated due to the significant risk of doing more harm than good. Once the non enhanced CT has confirmed absence of these findings thrombolyic agent should be administered to the acute stroke patient in the radiology department. If the extent of cerebral ischemia extends to greater than one third of the distribution of middle cerebral artery thrombolysis may be contraindicated. Time is Brain there should be no delay in reperfusion.

Systemic review of RCTs by Wardlaw, Murray, Berge, and Del Zoppo (2014) found that thrombolytic therapy given within the first six hours from the time of onset of stroke