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Advances in Stroke Treatment: Dr. Barney Stern, the Director of the Clinical Stroke Program at the Univ. of Maryland, discusses advances in stroke treatment. He discusses the use of the "clot busting" medication TPA, interventional treatment of stroke, as well as stroke imaging and rehabilitation of stroke.
Stroke can has devastating long term neurologic sequellae. Recently physicians are treating patients with stroke with more agressive treatment early in the course of stroke. Some patients are treated by placing small catheters in the brain and treating the blood clot in the brain locally through the catheter. The most important factor is timeliness of treatment in these patients, so it is important to recognize the symptoms early.
Dr. Latha Stead, an emergency medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic, reviews a study that revealed that patients who suspected they may be having a stroke frequently delayed going to the emergency room. She discusses why it is so important to go directly to the emergency room if you suspect you are having a stroke.
TIA, of transient ischemic attack is usually a precursor to stroke. It is important to recognize and diagnose TIA, since appropriate treatment after TIA can sometimes prevent a future stroke.
Dr. Schreiber at Harper University Hospital pioneers a new minimally invasive treatment to prevent stroke in patients with carotid artery disease. ~ Detroit Medical Center
recovering from a stroke.
Pradaxa or Pradax (in Canada) is a new medication that lowers the risk of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. Previously, only coumadin or warfarin was available for this. Now Pradaxa, which is easier to take because you don't have to check blood tests, is available.
Signs of a stroke: Common signs of a stroke include numbness or weakness of the arms or legs. Slurred speech, difficulty walking or double vision. It is important to get immediate medical attention for signs of a stroke.
Signs of a stroke: Dr Brad Herskowitz, a neurologist at Baptist Health South Florida, discusses signs of a stroke. He tells you what symptoms to look for that should make you go directly to the emergency room.
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