Question 1

brain mri findings. tiny nonspecific periventricular and subcortical white matter. possiblities mini strokes, vasculaties, ms. i shuffle my feet & drop?

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Not common: If you are 41 as it says, you should be evaluated by a neurologist for your symptoms and MRI findings--they are more common in older adults.

Question 2

what is the definition of subacute stroke?

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Stoke : 1 week to 1 month after onset is subacute.   1 day to one week is acute. After 1 month the stroke is chronic.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: stroke?

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Stroke: Stroke is a loss of neurological function due to loss of blood flow to a part of the brain. This can be the result of clotting locally, an embolus from elsewhere in the vascular system or bleeding in the brain. It is usually manifest by a sudden loss of some function

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: vertebro basilar stroke?

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Stroke: The vertebral arteries feed into the basilar artery which supplies the brain stem and the back of the brain. If part of the brain tissue supplied by these arteries dies, a vertebro basilar stoke occurs. This tends to cause visual disturbances with our without paralysis of the limbs and a lack of co-ordination. Some patients lose consciousness and difficulties with swallowing are common. Serious.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: heat stroke?

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Serious heat illness: Heat stroke is the most severe manifestation of heat-related illness. It is defined as a body temperature of greater than 40.6 °c (105.1 °f) due to heat exposure with lack of thermoregulation. Symptoms may include dry skin; rapid, strong pulse; and dizziness.

Question 6

what's the definition of subcortical bone marrow edema in the foot?

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Subcortical edema: The cortex of bone is the outer layer.  Subcortical means below the cortex.  The term means you are suffering from bruising of the bone.

Question 7

what is a dry stroke?

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Ischemic: A dry stroke is due to a cut off or reduction in circulation to a portion of the brain, usually due to closure of a blood vessel from a blood clot.  This is different from a "wet stroke" in which a blood vessel break or is disrupted, causing bleeding or hemorrhage into the brain.

Question 8

what does stroke mean?

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Brain attack: 2 kinds of stroke: ischemic or hemorrhagic. Ischemic (either thrombotic or embolic) is like a clogged drain in your house. Hemorrhagic is like a burst pipe. In either case, you don't get water flowing where you need it. Same w/stroke - you lose blood flow to vital areas in your brain (are there non-vital areas?). Without blood flow, brain dies. So if you think you're having a stroke, call 911.

Question 9

what to do about stroke

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Stroke: Once a stroke occurs the focus needs to be on rehab and prevention.  The sooner you begin rehab, the more likely you are to regain abilities.  Also proper blood pressure and cholesterol control as well as improved lifestyle - ie improved diet/exercise are needed to prevent another from happening.  This should all be done under the watchful eye of your physician - may benefit from medicine as well.

Question 10

how is a stroke diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

By the neurologist: It needs history, physical examination, lab and xray testing and frequent monitoring of the patient's symtoms by the nursing staff.

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