How common is basilar artery occlusion?
How common is basilar artery occlusion?
Basilar artery occlusion is rare, accounting for approximately 1% of strokes. Symptoms range from paresthesia and oculomotor symptoms to locked-in syndrome. Intervention can lead to complete neurological recovery despite the severity of initial deficits.
What areas of the brain can be affected when a patient is having a posterior stroke?
PCA strokes can restrict the blood supply of multiple brain regions, including the occipital lobe, the inferomedial temporal lobe, a large portion of the thalamus, and the upper brainstem and midbrain.
What are the d/s or signs and symptoms of a posterior circulation stroke?
Common Symptoms of Posterior Circulation Stroke Common presenting symptoms of PC stroke include vertigo, imbalance, unilateral limb weakness, slurred speech, double vision, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Exam findings include unilateral limb weakness, gait ataxia, limb ataxia, dysarthria, and nystagmus.
What are the signs and symptoms of aphasia?
A person with aphasia often has relatively intact nonlinguistic cognitive skills, such as memory and executive function, although these and other cognitive deficits may co-occur with aphasia. A number of classification systems are used to describe the various presentations of aphasia.
What are the symptoms of Broca’s aphasia?
Symptoms of Broca’s aphasia include: omitting certain words, such as “the,” “an,” “and,” and “is” (a person with Broca’s aphasia may say something like “Cup, me” instead of “I want the cup”) Anything that causes the death of brain cells may result in aphasia.
What is aphasia and how is it treated?
Aphasia is a disorder that results from damage to areas of the brain that produce and process language. A person with aphasia can have trouble speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language.
When should I see a doctor about aphasia?
If a stroke or other form of brain injury occurs, a doctor will test for the symptoms of aphasia. If you or someone with a progressive neurological condition begins to show trouble with speaking or language comprehension, a medical evaluation should be sought immediately.
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