Category: Stroke

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), or so-called “mini-stroke,” is a short-duration stroke that may last only for several minutes. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it is traditionally caused by the brief blockage of the blood supply to the brain’s part (MedlinePlus, n.d.). TIA’s symptoms are similar to the symptoms of…

NIH Stroke Scale is a tool that is primarily used internationally to assess the cognitive effects of stroke. It can scientifically be described as the quantitative measure of stroke-associated neurologic deficit. Before this scale, other scales were in use, but with the help of videos available on how to efficiently use the scale, it has…

Table of Contents Overview Organs Involved Morbidity and Mortality Statistics of Ischemic Stroke Clinical Manifestations Diagnostic Measures Curative treatment of Ischemic Stroke Future Research on Ischemic Stroke References Overview A stroke usually occurs due to decreased or interrupted blood supply to the whole or part of the brain, which prevents the brain from getting enough…

Introduction Sit to Stand (STS) movement is believed to be one of the most demanding activities. The given activity can be described as the process of standing up from a chair or any other object to an upright posture. It is a movement with great clinical interest that helps in defining an individual’s motor and…

Introduction The epidemiology of stroke is changing rapidly. Stroke mortality rates have declined worldwide over the past two decades, the total number of stroke survivors, referred to as people living with stroke consequences, is increasing. However, research has demonstrated that the optimal treatments available for post-stroke patients are multimodal interventions and neuropsychological interventions. Rehabilitative Therapies…

Introduction Stroke, a cardiovascular disease, occurs when there is an interruption of the blood supply to the brain (Stroke Foundation – Australia, 2019). In Australia, stroke is one of the biggest killers. In 2017, there were 56 000 new or recurrent stroke attacks (Stroke Foundation – Australia, 2019). Furthermore, of all stroke cases, 80% could…

Stroke is considered as a leading cause for acquired brain injury among Australians causing morbidity and mortality, while being a leading cause for disability among adults worldwide(AIHW, 2018). Several resources highlight(AIHW, 2018; Urden, Stacy, & Lough, 2017), although there is a decrease in number of deaths related to stroke worldwide within last few decades, more…

Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of death among populations across the world. The disease is deadly, thus requires timely management when symptoms appear. According to Mayo Clinic (2019), at least 795000 people in America suffer a new or recurring ischemic stroke, with relevant stakeholders now in the forefront to sensitize various communities…

Introduction Stroke is a major public health problem globally and surviving patients have very high risks of recurrence (Wolfe et al, 2010). It is the third-largest cause of death in England(Raithatha et al, 2013). The World Health Organization defines stroke as “a rapidly developing clinical signs of focal (at times global) disturbance of cerebral function,…

INTRODUCTION Thrombosis Research Group The Thrombosis Group at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) conducts experimental and clinical research into atherothrombotic disease. This research aims to establish the mechanisms that lead to platelet hyperactivity and pathological blood clot formation in healthy individuals. This experimental foundation can then serve as a starting point for the development of…