A stroke happens when the blood supply to some portion of your cerebrum is hindered or extremely decreased. This denies the brain of oxygen and nutrients leaving brain cells to die in just minutes. About every minute in the United States‚ someone suffers from a stroke. Strokes are the second leading cause of death in the US. Common symptoms of a stroke are as follows: drooping of the face‚ difficultly with vision‚ fast onset of a severe migraine‚ difficultly walking‚ and possibly paralysis of
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Warning Signs of Stroke Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) References American Stroke Association (2012). Stroke Diagnosis. Retrieved from http://strokeassociation.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Stroke. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/stroke/ McCance‚ K.L. & Huether‚ S.E. (2010). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (6th ed). Maryland Heights‚ MO: Mosby. National Stroke Association (2013). Stroke. Retrieved from
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The stroke patient is referred to acute physical therapy. Upon initial examination and evaluation of the patient‚ the physical therapist (PT) is responsible for determining the nature‚ status‚ and extent of the stroke. Based on the patient history‚ review of systems‚ and the results of the tests and measures of the examination‚ the PT makes a “clinical judgment” based on the collected data. A diagnosis and prognosis is established once consultation with other health professionals‚ such as a neurologist
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Be aggressive out of your dive‚ think of every stroke as a reach toward to the wall‚ don’t pull yourself high on your turns‚ keep foot flexed and knees together for the kick… My inner monologue continues as I run every detail of my race through my head. Adrenaline pumps through my body‚ following the beat of the music pulsing in my ears. I had prepared for this moment all season… Scratch that‚ I didn’t even think I’d get here. I was just waiting and watching‚ dreading every second the clock brought
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Experiment M4 : 2 Stroke‚ 4 Stroke Diesel Engines Abstract Introduction The aim of this experiment was to explore the engines testing methods and to find how the chemical energy in the fuel is converted into power and distributed throughout the system. Six major components of the engine were studied to understand their effect on the engine. Also‚ a multi-cylinder diesel engine is tested for its efficiency. Development of efficiency of the engine has allowed the motor companies to grow very rapidly
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speech difficulty. The emergency room physician‚ who also specialized in neurology‚ immediately suspected that the patient suffered from a stroke. Stroke occurs when the blood flow to a certain part of the brain is blocked‚ which causes the blood vessels to burst or leak within the brain. This leak of blood in the brain causes nerve cells to die (“What is Stroke?” 1). To confirm his doubts and diagnoses‚ the physician ordered the background information and medical history of the patient. According
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Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Stroke‚ if survived‚ is the largest cause of long-term disabilities in the United States. Nearly 160‚000 Americans have strokes every year‚ killing one of three individuals (reference?). Due to our nation’s ageing population‚ the stroke epidemic is expected to increase nearly 25% by year 2030 (Brewer‚ 2012). These stroke-related disabilities impact the survivor’s quality of life and independence in everyday activities. Nearly 50% to 75% of all stroke survivors have residual
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The process of case management (CM) is an essential component of quality healthcare. The Case Management Society of America defines case management as follows: "Case management is a collaborative process which assesses‚ plans‚ implements‚ coordinates‚ monitors and evaluates options and services to meet an individuals health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes." (Case Management Society of America‚ 1995‚ p.8) "Case management is an intervention
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A stroke is a serious medical issue that can affect an individual at any moment. A stroke occurs when the flow of blood in the direction to the brain is blocked‚ due to a lack of oxygen (Ischemic stroke)‚ or when there is bleeding in the brain‚ causing brain cells to damage and/or die (Hemorrhagic stroke). Individuals of an older age are more likely to have a stroke‚ than individuals of a younger age. Individuals who experience a stroke would show the symptoms of sudden weakness; the inability to
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Stroke 1 Stroke Strokes have been around for thousands of years. Hippocrates recognized and described what we now call strokes as the onset of sudden paralysis. In ancient times stroke was called apoplexy and this term was applied to anyone who suddenly became struck down with paralysis. Physicians during that time knew very little about stroke and the only thing that could be done for the condition was to feed and care for the patient. "The first person to investigate apoplexy was a Swiss scientist
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