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Left Brain Vs. Right Brain Stroke
Left Brain Vs. Right Brain Stroke
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  • Stroke, Stroke Recovery
  • In the brain, each area is responsible for specific functions and abilities. So it is not surprising that it is a very complex organ, made up of different lobes and folds. A stroke that occurs in one area of the brain may affect the body differently than one that occurs in another area. The three…
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    What Are the 3 Types of Stroke?
    What Are the 3 Types of Stroke?
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  • Stroke, Stroke Recovery, Stroke Symptoms
  • Numerous complications can occur in the body after a cerebrovascular accident (better known as a stroke). These can usually be treated, but can sometimes have an impact on the rest of your life. The length of time that stroke side effects linger depends heavily on the type, severity, and location of the stroke. During the…
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    How Cord Blood Treats Stroke
    How Cord Blood Treats Stroke
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  • Cord Blood, Stroke, Stroke Treatment,
  • What happens during an ischemic stroke When a blood clot cuts off the supply of oxygen and blood to the brain, an ischaemic stroke occurs. Without oxygen, that particular section of the brain begins to die along with any neural connections and synaptic pathways. The lack of oxygen is the ultimate cause of immediate stroke…
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    What Happens When A Stroke Goes Untreated
    What Happens When A Stroke Goes Untreated
    When the blood circulation in the brain is interrupted and as a result the brain cells are no longer supplied with oxygen, a stroke occurs. When experiencing a stroke, people report feeling sudden numbness in the facial area, arms, or legs. Additionally, they will feel suddenly confused and will have difficulty speaking. Three types of…
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    The Alzheimer’s & Stroke Connection
    The Alzheimer’s & Stroke Connection
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  • Stroke, Stroke Prevention
  • Another term for a stroke, but which means exactly the same thing, is cerebrovascular accident. In this case, blood flow is interrupted and damage to the brain occurs as a result. Interestingly, there have been several studies that seek to determine the relationship between Alzheimer’s and/or Dementia, neurodegenerative diseases, with stroke, a vascular disease. Researchers…
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