PPT-Stroke and its effects Physical, cognitive, swallowing difficulties

What we are learning today The warning signs of a stroke types of stroke Effects of stroke physical changes thinking changes vision and perception changes swallowing changes How many strokes occur in Canada each year. Sarah L. Livesay, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC. Assistant Professor. Rush University. Typical V. Atypical: Semantics?. Stroke identification according to the AHA/ASA. ASA . 5 . Suddens. Numbness or weakness of leg, arm, face. An Overview. Adults and Pediatric Population. Nadita. . Maharaj. , . Certified S&LP, . Director and CEO of Talk the Walk Speech & Language Therapy . Services.. Sirlon. George. , . MS, S&LP and . Gregory S McGee, M.D., FACS, RVT. Speakers Disclaimer. Gregory S McGee, M.D., FACS, RVT does not have any financial conflicts to disclose. This presentation is not meant to offer medical, legal, accounting, regulatory compliance or reimbursement advice and is not intended to establish a standard of care. Please consult professionals in this area if you have related concerns.. National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. Program Goals. Lifetime Prevalence of Psychiatric Comorbidities in Epilepsy. Mechanisms Operant in the Development of Psychiatric Iatrogenic Symptomatology. AEDs With Psychotropic Properties. Pathogenic Mechanisms for AED-Induced Depression. National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. Physical and pshychosocial handicap. Lesions of brain parenchima due to pathology of cerebral circulatory system that leads to hemorrhageae or ichemic lesions. Cerebral Anatomy . Vascular circulation: Anterior and Posterior . There are two types of strokes . –. . ischaemic. (clot) and . haemorrhagic. (bleed). . About 85% of all strokes are . ischaemic. and 15% . haemorrhagic. How often does stroke strike?. Occurs 152,00 times a year in the UK . STROKE. Anyone can have a stroke. Stroke occurs approximately 152,000 times a year in the UK . One in four strokes are fatal within a year . Stroke is the fourth single largest cause of death in the UK. Presented by [NAME]. Overview of cognitive/emotional symptoms. Affects more than half (50%) of patients with malignant brain tumors. Causes. From the tumor itself: symptoms based on tumor size/location. Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy. Anna E. Lausch, Katelyn R. Lamb, Brent W. Alumbaugh. Department of Kinesiology, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, Colorado . INTRODUCTION. Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare genetic condition which causes weakness of the eyelids and the pharynx. This can affect vision, swallowing, chewing, and talking. These symptoms are exaggerated during and post exercise. Different procedures have been used to improve these symptoms. Esophageal dilation surgery (EDS) involves widening a narrowed area of the esophagus and has been an effective intervention for patients with OPMD. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in swallowing characteristics pre and post exercise in a patient with OPMD prior to and post EDS.. Prevalence of post-stroke fatigue. Post-stroke fatigue has been associated with:. 1. Depression and anxiety. Lower levels of physical activity. Possible inflammation. Post-stroke fatigue improves in approximately . AMEC International Communication Effectiveness Awards 2017. Lobby Government to continue the national Stroke strategy. Address “unacceptable” variations in stroke care and treatment on different areas of England. Stroke throughout history. CT=computerized tomography; MRI=magnetic resonance imaging. Donkor. Stroke Res Treat 2018;2018:3238165. ~400 BC. 1700s–1800s. 1658. 1970s. 2000s onwards. Wepfer. reported that apoplexy resulted from obstruction of the carotid or vertebral artery or bleeding into the brain.