4.1 Stroke Intro Flashcards
What are comorbid factors post-stroke
Seizure - mainly seen in acute stages. Osteoporosis- due to decreased mobility.
DVT + PE - due to loss of mobility to the hemiparetic side.
Why do perceptual deficits occur?
due to lesions in the R hemisphere are seen with individuals with left hemiparesis.
perceptual deficits
feel falling toward less involved or stronger extremity
Agnosias
inability to recognize visual cues that are being seen
Unilateral (hemi) neglect
lack of awareness of part of body/ external environment. (R hemispheric involvement)
What hemispheric differences are seen regardless of the region?
cognitive limitations
emotional deficits
visual deficits (homonomous hemianopsia)
What happens when there is an injury to left hemisphere?
deficits in speech, language and swallowing.
Aphasia
language comprehension
What is broca’s aphasia?
expressive aphasia - “non-fluent” aphasia
What is dysphagia?
a disorder of swallowing. it occurs frequently post-stroke.
cranial nerves V, VII, XI, XII are affected
A risk factor is aspiration pneumonia
What happens in Wernicke’s Area?
Fluent aphasia - receptive aphasia.
patients unable to comprehend the info. (cannot process the info correctly) but they can produce speech fluently.
What are warning signs of a stroke?
F - facial drooping
A - arm weakness
S - speech difficulty
T - time to call 911
What are risk factors for a stroke?
Cardiovascular disease - hypertension
Diabetes type 2
Diet, smoking
