Question 1

what part/parts of the brain do hemmoragic strokes take place?

Accepted Answer

Any part: Since the brain has excellent blood flow, in theory, a bleed can occur anywhere,there is a vessel.  Location of injury is important as th functional loss will be determined this way. If cause is aneurysm , or bubble, these are often in the central circulation from the circle if Willis and can affect the brain stem, forebrain or middle branches that supply movement centers.

Question 2

can mini strokes that cause death to parts of the brain be seen on an mri?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mri is the best way to image the findings of stroke.

Question 3

how do non contrast ct scans detect strokes? i was wondering how non contrast ct scans help diagnose strokes, since the non contrast would means that the parts of the brain with and without blood would all look the same, right?

Accepted Answer

A : A ct scan generates a series of images based on the density of the tissues being scanned. In general turns, the brain is made up of two different tissue densities: gray matter and white matter.

Normally, gray matter and white matter are easily distinguished in a noncontrast ct. However, following a stroke, the brain cells which lose their blood supply die and become edematous (swollen with fluid). This changes the appearance of the tissue on the ct images and the gray and white matter can no longer be differentiated. These changes generally take place approximately six hours after the stroke occurs. Mri (specifically diffusion-weighted imaging) is can detect a stroke shortly after symptoms begin.

Question 4

migraine aura attacks may cause lack of blood in parts of the brain,making a person more vulnerable to stroke.so would it be beneficial to keep moving with an aura to keep the blood moving from constriction of the vessels in the head to avoid clots?

Accepted Answer

No: The risk of a stroke from migraine is very small but moving around would not alter it.  However aura is not the factor which promotes a stroke as far as I know.

Question 5

how is the brain affected by a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Stroke: Stroke is brain damage caused generally by blood vessel obstruction or bleeding in the brain. The brain is a marvelously complex structure and damage in one area may affect many through complex connections. The effect (s)on the patient depend on the location of the damage in the brain. Sometimes the function can be retrained to other areas compensating for the damage and sometimes  not

Question 6

how can one prevent a secondary stroke. my boyf had a partial stroke which affected his brain, but it was minor, he recovered quick. how can we preven?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on cause. If from atherosclerosis, Aspirin and lipid reducing drugs are effective. If there is a clotting disorder or heart arrhythmia with risk of forming blood clots, a "blood thinner" may be needed. If there is a high grade blockage in one of the carotid arteries to the brain , carotid surgery or angioplasty with stenting could be indicated.

Question 7

what can i do if my father just had a stroke which affected the left side of his brain, what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: It depends on how much volume of the brain was damaged, how severe the damage is, and where the damage occurred.  Maximizing physical and occupational therapy is very important, as well as optimizing the medical situation.  Discuss with neurologist and primary care provider.

Question 8

after major stroke that affected 3 lobes on left brain due to 100% blockage of coroided how will this effect my life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Carotid arterial disease is a strong marker for heart disease. Your life expectancy will depend on the co-morbid disease you have: especially in your heart, which should be evaluated after you've sufficiently recovered from your stroke.  Good luck, my friend.

Question 9

my uncle had a stroke and is suffering from brain hemorrhage. the stroke affected his right side. will he recover?

Accepted Answer

Likely will: In the first few days, the disability is certainly the worst, and over time, problems will improve somewhat, but not fully, unless very small area of damage.  Rehab steps with physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech Rx, all may hasten his recovery.

Question 10

what organ is most affected by stroke? the heart/circulatory or brain and spinal cord?

Accepted Answer

BRAIN: The term "stroke" refers to an apoplectic event causing brain injury due to acute decrease in blood flow due to a variety of causes.  Although, vascular problems can occur in spinal cord, many neurologists prefer term, "cord infarction", instead of spinal cord stroke.  If it involves heart, we term it a "heart attack" or myocardial infarction. (some docs like "brain attack" label for stroke).

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What part/parts of the brain do hemmoragic strokes take place?

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Can mini strokes that cause death to parts of the brain be seen on an mri?

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How do non contrast ct scans detect strokes? i was wondering how non contrast ct scans help diagnose strokes, since the non contrast would means that the parts of the brain with and without blood would all look the same, right?

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Migraine aura attacks may cause lack of blood in parts of the brain,making a person more vulnerable to stroke.so would it be beneficial to keep moving with an aura to keep the blood moving from constriction of the vessels in the head to avoid clots?

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How is the brain affected by a stroke?

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How can one prevent a secondary stroke. my boyf had a partial stroke which affected his brain, but it was minor, he recovered quick. how can we preven?

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What can i do if my father just had a stroke which affected the left side of his brain, what can i expect?

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After major stroke that affected 3 lobes on left brain due to 100% blockage of coroided how will this effect my life expectancy?

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My uncle had a stroke and is suffering from brain hemorrhage. the stroke affected his right side. will he recover?

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What organ is most affected by stroke? the heart/circulatory or brain and spinal cord?

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