Hemiparesis is a weakness or the inability to move on one side of the body, making it hard to perform everyday activities like eating or dressing. One-sided weakness in your arms, hands, face, chest, legs, or feet can cause Loss of balance. While stroke is the most common cause of

A stroke can sometimes cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the brain lacks blood flow and which part was affected. In the United States, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death. According to 2019 data, approximately 34 million US adults smoke cigarettes. Every day,

Strokes are the leading cause of long-term disability among seniors, they occur when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. But most strokes can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. According to the World Health Organization

Middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke describes the sudden onset of focal neurologic deficit resulting from brain infarction or ischemia in the territory supplied by the MCA. The MCA is by far the largest cerebral artery and is the vessel most commonly affected by a cerebrovascular accident.  MCA strokes are typically

A subdural hematoma is a buildup of blood on the surface of the brain. The blood builds up in a space between the protective layers that surround your brain. Head injuries that cause subdural hematomas are often severe, such as from a car crash, fall, or violent assault. Minor bumps

Sudeck’s atrophy or Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome involves a disturbance in the sympathetic nervous system. The latter is the network of nerves that controls many bodily functions. Concerning the skin, it is responsible for opening and closing blood vessels and controlling sweat glands. The incidence of Sudeck’s syndrome in the

Pediatric stroke is a rare condition affecting one in every 4,000 newborns and an additional 2,000 older children each year. Cardiac disease is the most common cause of stroke in childhood. In children with a cardiac repair or catheterization, nearly 50% of strokes occur within 72 hours. The most common

Algodystrophy, also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), is a painful disease characterized by erythema, edema, functional impairment and sensory and vasomotor disturbance. The diagnosis of CRPS is based solely on clinical signs and symptoms, and for exclusion compared to other forms of chronic pain. Algodystrophy develops especially at

Psychosocial well-being may be affected following stroke.  Psychiatric disorder is the most common after a stroke. Depressive symptoms, anxiety, general psychological distress and social isolation are prevalent. Psychosocial difficulties may actually impact significantly on long-term functioning and quality of life, reduce the effects of rehabilitation services and lead to higher