Strokes

Every 53 seconds someone has a stroke; a stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain, resulting in damaged brain tissue. ... There are many studies and theories on how strokes can affect the human body in regards to cognition, behavior, and emotion. ... Cognitive and emotional changes have been mentioned by at least 50% of stroke patients and their partners, but it was found that more problems were reported by relatives than the stroke patients themselves. ... Is it possible that the effects a stroke may have on emotion be the reason for behavioral changes such ...

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There are two different types of stroke, hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. ... The second of the two major types of stroke is called ischemic stroke. ... There are two types of ischemic stroke known as embolic and thrombotic stroke. ... Risk of stroke is increased if there is a history of stroke in your family. ... Recurrent stroke is exceptionally common. 25 percent of surviving stroke victims experience another stroke within five years....

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Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for about 17 percent of stroke cases. ... Ischemic stroke accounts for about 83 percent of all cases. ... There are many risk factors associated with stroke. ... Every 45 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. ... Stroke is a medical emergency. ...

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The Forehand Stroke In order to execute an effective forehand stroke one must begin with a backswing. ... It is also easier to use the loop forehand to develop rhythm of one's strokes. ... On the other hand, the straight forehand stroke can be used without a lot of preparation time. However, by using this stroke, it is easy to "break" the wrist and let the stroke become stiff and irregular. ... Top spin improves consistency in the stroke, and also makes the stroke harder for the opponent to return. ...

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The Forehand Stroke In order to execute an effective forehand stroke one must begin with a backswing. ... It is also easier to use the loop forehand to develop rhythm of one's strokes. ... On the other hand, the straight forehand stroke can be used without a lot of preparation time. However, by using this stroke, it is easy to "break" the wrist and let the stroke become stiff and irregular. ... Top spin improves consistency in the stroke, and also makes the stroke harder for the opponent to return. ...

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Being overweight can pose a wide variety of health risks including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and glaucoma. ... Heavier youths are also at a much higher risk of suffering from stroke. There are several different types of strokes including heat stroke and temporal impaired activity. ... When the bottom number of a blood pressure reading (diastolic) exceed the normal range (90) a stroke can occur. One cause of stroke is obesity which causes the heart to work harder to pump blood, which in turn raises the pressure exerted against the arterial walls causing a stroke. ...

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Patients have different neurological pathologies such as stroke, subarchnoid haemmorhage, multiple sclerosis, and ataxia, Parkinson's disease etc; with the wide range of adult age. ... The timed 10 m walk test is commonly used tool in clinical practice for measuring outcome following stroke it is quick simple and inexpensive. ... Some of patients after the stroke don't find there self-able to walk so after working on their conditions physiotherapist assess them by taking 10 m walk test and review the treatment plan for patient. The patients population in neuro rehabilitation unit wi...

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Should Two Strokes Be Banned? With the invention of more efficient four stroke motorcycles today, two strokes are being threatened. ... Which was when four stroke technology boomed. Four strokes are the alternative to a two stroke. ... First, fuel is drawn in, just like a two stroke. ...

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Also, secondary complications emanating from stroke will be viewed and mapped with medical care. ... It is known as ischemic stroke when the arteries to the brain are blocked and haemorrhage stroke when there is a rupture of the blood vessel in the brain. ... Stroke has no boundaries as to age, race and sex. ... That age group make up nearly one-third of the total number of stroke. ... If the cause of the stroke cannot be established based on initial evaluation, optional laboratory test can be performed to screen for unusual causes of stroke. ...

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