No treatment: If there are residual deficits rehabilitation therapy can help the person regain function. Otherwise, unfortunately , there's not much that can be done.
Answered 8/12/2014
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No Rx needed: An old stroke may cause encephalomalacia. There is no need to treat this, it is like a scar. If you have symptoms of left face, arm or leg weakness, rigidity or trouble walking, then physical therapy could help you.
Answered 5/23/2016
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PT/prevention: Once you have had a stroke the treatment focuses on therapy to improve deficits and prevention of another stroke. Speech and physical therapy are extremely important in recovery, depending upon your deficits. Your doctor will work with you to make sure that your sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight are optimal to try and prevent another stroke. Smoking cessation is also important.
Answered 8/2/2018
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