when you have a stroke
Ischemic strokes. These are strokes caused by blockage of an artery (or, in rare instances, a vein). About 87% of all strokes are ischemic.
Hemorrhagic stroke. These are strokes caused by bleeding. About 13% of all strokes are hemorrhagic.
Physical effect
The most common types of disability after stroke are impaired speech, restricted physical abilities, weakness or paralysis of limbs on one side of the body, difficulty gripping or holding things, and a slowed ability to communicate.
Hidden effects of stroke affect nearly everyone who has had a stroke. They include cognitive impacts, changes in mental health and changes in emotions. With time, courage and the right support, stroke survivors told us that they start to feel like they are on the road to recovery.
communicating after a stroke
It happens when you're no longer able to understand or use language. Aphasia is a common problem after stroke and around a third of stroke survivors have it. It will affect people in different ways and no two people will have exactly the same difficulties.
recovery after stroke rehabilitation
How long you need stroke rehabilitation depends on the severity of your stroke and related complications. Some stroke survivors recover quickly. But most need some form of long-term stroke rehabilitation. This could last for possibly months or years after their stroke.
Rehab can include working with speech, physical, and occupational therapists. Speech therapy helps people who have problems producing or understanding speech. Physical therapy uses exercises to help you relearn movement and coordination skills you may have lost because of the stroke.
Occupational therapy for help with regaining independence in everyday activities. Clinical psychology for help with cognitive problems such as memory loss or poor concentration, or for help with the emotional impact of stroke such as depression, anxiety and personality changes.
How to identify a stroke. The FAST acronym (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) is a test to quickly identify if someone is having a stroke. Face weakness: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped? Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms?
Factors that reduce chance of stroke
Keep your blood pressure in the normal range.
If you smoke, quit.
Keep your blood sugar (glucose) in the normal range.
If you have heart disease, get treatment.
Keep your cholesterol levels in the normal range.
Stay at a healthy weight.
Get active.
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