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Tag Archives: TIA
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Driving after a stroke
Driving involves a complex series of tasks that require many aspects of brain activity and physical coordination which can be affected after a stroke. Some restrictions will apply to all stroke patients before driving. Drivers are not allowed to drive for at … Continue reading
Summary
In the early stages try not to make any major decisions such as selling property, giving up council tenancy, major housing adaptations, giving up work etc. until the possible future needs become clearer. Recovery from stroke can be a slow … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Stroke cause and effects
Tagged: Carer support | Haemorrhagic Stroke | Information | Ischaemic Stroke | Mini Stroke | TIA
Tagged: Carer support | Haemorrhagic Stroke | Information | Ischaemic Stroke | Mini Stroke | TIA
FAST
The following video clip shows some of the possible signs to look for if you suspect a person is having a stroke or TIA. Stroke should be treated as a medical emergency. Even if the symptoms go away, the person … Continue reading
Symptoms Of Stroke
Stroke can affect a person in many ways. The type of stroke and the location in the brain will determine which symptoms and the severity the person has. Not everyone who has a stroke will have the same symptoms. A stroke on one side … Continue reading
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) or Mini Stroke
Stroke symptoms which may only last a few minutes but less than 24 hours Some examples of TIA symptoms could be- Weakness, numbness or clumsiness in one side of the body , face, arm or leg. Disturbed vision in one or both … Continue reading
TIA – What to expect in hospital
View Text Alternative Detailed medical history- to assess what may have happened and if previous medical illness may affect treatment of stroke. Medical neurological examination- to look for signs of damage to the brain and body function. Blood pressure (BP)- … Continue reading