Question 1

why are stroke patients sometimes given lipitor (atorvastatin)?what does it do to help ?

Accepted Answer

Things that: Lead to stroke include blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. 
The drug may lower bad cholesterol and help overall health to lower risk of reoccurrence.

Question 2

what is the result if the patient of stroke is vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting : Vomiting in a stroke patient may mean increased intracranial pressure. Have the patient evaluated asap.

Question 3

can hypoxia and dementia in a middle-aged patient be the result of a heart condition? could they be caused by a minor stroke or a drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

All of the above: All of the above can happen. Full medical workup needed - check for diabetes, heart failure or arrhythmia, hypercoagulable state,  pulmonary hypertension, morbid obesity etc.

Question 4

please can drugs be given to stroke patient to heal and repair the damaged nerves and other parts, and also so help recovering process?

Accepted Answer

Limited role....: There are no medications which can repair or restore damaged brain tissue. Stimulant medications can help if there are issues with alertness or early fatigue. This should be discussed with your neurologist or physiatrist.

Question 5

what specifc therapy can be given to multi infarct stroke dementia patient, 67, to improve cognitive functions and part memory loss. also need tips for the caregiver to understand the patients needs?

Accepted Answer

Listen to response: Prevent further emboli from atrial fibrillation. Natural therapies are nattokinase , vinpocetin, and dan shen.  The later two have cognitive benefits.  Improve brain circulation with movements like circulating outstretched arms, walking, swimming in air,  skin contact, loving attention, and belief in recovery all help.

Question 6

warafin clopidogrel aspirin given hospital patient 89yrs has copd stroke and heart attack will need limit vegetables high chance of bleed?
correct?

Accepted Answer

Correct: Vegetables such as kale, spinach, turnip greens, broccoli, parsley, collard greens, Brussels sprouts and chard should not be eaten in large amounts due to their high content of vitamin K – a nutrient that can interfere with the effectiveness of your blood-thinning medication. Alcohol and cranberry juice should be avoided also. Good luck

Question 7

what tips do you have for a patient recovering from a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Don't give up: It may seem obvious, but putting forth as much effort as possible in rehabilitation will yield maximum results. In addition to the physical impairments, the fight against depression is often also difficult as a patient adjusts to the results of the stroke.

Question 8

what shall we do if the stroke patient complaint of excessive body pains?

Accepted Answer

F/u with Neurologist: Take him to the neurologist who may try medicines for neuropathic pain like lyrica, (pregabalin) Gabapentin or others. Otherwise take him to pain management to help him control the pain. Attempt to pinpoint where is the pain located, which joints, or between joints, the back, the neck, shoulders, knees, elbows, hands? May benefit fron cortisone shots.

Question 9

does the cardioemolic stroke patient (otherwise healthy) benefit from statins ?!

Accepted Answer

Cardioembolic stroke: Good question. Strictly s[peaking, statin should not help cardioembolic stroke. Howevere, statin may help the cause of cardic source of emboli such as ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Question 10

how can you reverse the process of contraction in a stroke patient?

Accepted Answer

Rehab/Therapy: Physical or occupational therapists can work with stroke patients to help minimize contractures.  The sooner you start rehab/therapy after a stroke, the more successful your outcome will be.

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Warafin clopidogrel aspirin given hospital patient 89yrs has copd stroke and heart attack will need limit vegetables high chance of bleed? correct?

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