The cross-sectional, descriptive and comparative study was conducted in the neurology clinic and polyclinic of a university hospital in Izmir, Turkey, from March to July 2014, and comprised primary caregivers of patients with
stroke in group 1 and those of patients with no
stroke in group 2.
Symptoms of a
stroke also depend on how much of the brain tissue is deprived of blood supply.
If you know someone who's been inspirational to others, nominate them for a Life After
Stroke Award and share their story with us.
Whether they're a
stroke survivor, carer, volunteer,
stroke club or group, fundraiser or a professional, nominate your
stroke hero by Friday, May 24, 2019.
Whether they're a
stroke survivor, carer, volunteer,
stroke club or group, fundraiser or a professional, you can nominate a
stroke hero by Friday, May 24.
The burden of
stroke due to illness, disability and early death is increasing since most people are unaware of the causes, risk factors, symptoms and availability of treatment facilities in the country.
Describing
stroke, Dr Mudari said it was a medical condition in which blood flow to the brain is poor, resulting in cell death.
The data reveals there were 578 patients in Manchester who went to hospital with a primary diagnosis of
stroke during the financial year.
Conclusion: Delayed admission to inpatient rehabilitation facility after
stroke event caused poorer functional outcomes in
stroke patients.
The theme for World
Stroke Day 2018 is 'UpAgainAfterStroke' Support for life after
stroke.
While the impact of
stroke will be different for everyone, self-resilience and strong determination are the key factors which unite
stroke survivors and caregivers to keep going on the recovery journey.
A
stroke is a serious life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
2 During a
stroke, nearly 120 million brain cells die every hour.
The
Stroke Association is appealing for nominations from Lanarkshire communities for its Life After
Stroke Awards.