Building a strong tomorrow : Multidisciplinary stroke care and the path of independence:-
Building a strong tomorrow : Multidisciplinary stroke care and the path of independence:- What is meant by stroke? A stroke is a medical condition in which blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or reduced , leading to damage or death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen and nutrients. When this supply Stops _even for a few minutes _brain cells begin to die, which can affect body functions controlled by the part of the brain.It is also know as 'BRAIN ATTACK '..The golden hours of a stroke is less than 4.5hours Causes of stroke:- Mainly related to problems in blood vessels supplying the brain:-Blockage of blood flow , bleeding in brain, temporary causes ,major risk factors like:- 1. High blood pressure 2.diabetes 3.High cholesterol 4.smoking 5.Obesity 6.stress ,ect.. Problem after stroke:-after a stroke,parts of the brain may be damaged , leading to problems such as weakness or paralysis, difficulty in speaking, swallow...