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Stroke
Alternate Names : Cerebral Infarction, Cerebrovascular Disease, CVA
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Brainstem Function
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A stroke affecting the brain stem is potentially life threatening since this area of the brain controls functions such as breathing and instructing the heart to beat. Brain stem stroke may also cause double vision, nausea and loss of coordination. The brain stem also controls less essential abilities such as articulate speech.
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- Brain
- Carotid Stenosis, X-Ray of the Left Artery
- Carotid Stenosis, X-Ray of the Right Artery
- Stroke
- Brainstem Function
- Cerebellum - Function
- Circle of Willis
- Left Cerebral Hemisphere - Function
- Right Cerebral Hemisphere - Function
- Endarterectomy
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• Definition
• Stroke Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Stroke Symptoms & Signs
• Stroke Prevention
• Stroke Diagnosis & Tests
• Stroke Treatment
• Stroke Prognosis
• Stroke Complications
• Stroke Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
• Blood Clots
• Concussion
• Diabetes
• Endocarditis
• Heart Disease
• Heart Failure
• Hemorrhagic Stroke
• Hypertension
• Lipid Disorders - Acquired
• Stroke Secondary to Atherosclerosis
• Stroke Secondary to Carotid Dissection
• Stroke Secondary to Carotid Stenosis
• Stroke Secondary to Cocaine
• Stroke Secondary to FMD
• Stroke Secondary to Syphilis
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tests & Exams
• Carotid Duplex
• Cerebral Angiography
• Cranial CT Scan
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
• MRI of the Head
• Visual Field
Surgery & Procedures
• Carotid Artery Surgery
• Feeding Tube Insertion - Gastrostomy
Other Topics
• Advanced Care Directives
• Aspiration
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Contracture Deformity
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Eye Movements - Uncontrollable
• Eyelid Drooping
• Fatigue
• Intravenous
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Cramps
• Muscle Function Loss
• Numbness and Tingling
• Pain Medications
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Urinary Incontinence
• Vision Problems
• Weakness
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