Types of Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation

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Stroke mainly happen by two ways. Either there is a blood clot or plaque that blocks an artery in the brain, or a blood vessel in the brain breaks, causing a bleed in the brain. This stops blood from getting through, stopping the delivery of oxygen and nutrients.

Blocked artery

A stroke caused by a blood clot is called an ischemic stroke. There are two types of ischemic stroke:

Embolic stroke

If a blood clots forms somewhere in the body, it can travel through the bloodstream to the brain. Once in the brain, the clot travels to a blood vessel that’s too small for it to pass through. It gets stuck there and stops blood from getting through.

Thrombotic stroke

As the blood flows through the arteries, it may leave behind cholesterol-laden plaques that stick to the inner wall of the artery. Over time, these plaques can increase in size and narrow or block the artery and stop blood getting through.

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is sometimes known as a "mini-stroke". The signs are the same as those of a stroke, but unlike stroke, they only last a short time. The signs may disappear in a few minutes and last no longer than 24 hours. They are often a warning sign that a stroke may occur.

Bleed in the brain

A stroke caused by a break in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain is called a hemorrhagic stroke. The break causes blood to leak into the brain, stopping the delivery of oxygen and nutrients.

Hemorrhagic stroke can be caused by a number of disorders which affect the blood vessels, including long-standing high blood pressure and cerebral aneurysms.

An aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel wall. The weak spots that cause aneurysms are usually present at birth. Aneurysms develop over a number of years and usually don’t cause detectable problems until they break. An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a tangled mass of blood vessels. An AVM is usually present at birth. If the AVM is located in the brain and the blood vessel walls burst then a hemorrhagic stroke will occur.

Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke rehabilitation is an important part of recovery after stroke. Stroke survivors and their families can find workable solutions to most difficult situations by approaching every problem with patience, ingenuity, perseverance and creativity. Early recovery and rehabilitation can improve functions and sometimes remarkable recoveries for someone who suffered a stroke. Stroke rehabilitation can help you regain independence and improve your quality of life.

AVA Rehabilitationcentre, a future centre of excellence, provides comprehensive patient centred,neuro-rehabilitation care for persons who suffered stroke, brain and spinalinjuries.

Location: Thrissur, Kerala, India

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