What is a Stroke?
Dr.Ankit Patel is best Neurosurgeon in south gujarat, As the regional center for the Valsad & near by area Navsari, Vapi, Umergaon, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Ahwa-Dang region. We offer stroke services including pre-hospital, emergency, acute and secondary prevention.
Stroke is a brain injury caused when blood flow is to the brain is suddenly interrupted due to a clot or a ruptured blood vessel. The interrupted blood flow causes damage to the brain. Stroke can happen at any age and may result in the loss of the ability to move, to communicate, to process information, to swallow, to cope with stress, and more. Its after-effects often include extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, deficits with memory, attention and vision, and the inability to sense self-movement and body position. Deficits depend on where and how much damage has occurred in the brain.
Services that provide support, or treatment and rehabilitation, for people who have suffered a stroke because blood flow was stopped or restricted to a part of their brain.
Signs of a stroke can include: sudden weakness, numbness or tingling, sudden trouble speaking or understanding speech, sudden vision problems, sudden severe headache, sudden dizziness or loss of balance.
Stroke patients are seen by neurosurgeon’s professional team, including:
- General medicine physicians
- Fellows
- Residents
- Registered nurses
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Nurse practitioner
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Social worker
What is a Stroke?
Stroke is defined as the sudden death of brain cells due to reduced oxygen and nutrient supply to the brain. Reduced blood flow to the brain tissue can occur from either a blockage such as a blood clot or bleeding due to a tear in a vessel supplying the tissue. Depending on the part of the brain affected, the symptoms of stroke can differ from person to person. We offer the best personalized rehabilitation programs to help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
After suffering a stroke, a person will find an increased need for support, both physical and emotional. By sticking to a planned timetable for rest, prescription medicine use, meals, and physical therapy, a stroke survivor can improve their quality of life and alleviate stroke complications. Qualicare Humber is dedicated to providing reliable and effective in-home stroke rehabilitation care to your loved ones. Our Care Team is here to help both you and your loved one feel comfortable again. We are fully committed to providing all the care you would expect and more.
The Need for Care after a Stroke
Suffering a stroke can affect your loved one in many ways. It’s critical to have the right care in place to ensure all your questions are answered and needs are met.
If someone you love has had a stroke and is now faced with the complications that can result, find comfort in knowing that they are not alone and over 85% of people are able to survive a stroke. Home care can certainly help with the recovery!
In the majority of cases people are discharged and can return home for their recovery after only a small amount of time spent in the hospital or respite. Particularly for seniors, a stroke can have a significant impact on reducing quality of life, and often alters a person’s ability to participate in typical activities of their daily lives in a meaningful way.
If your loved one has suffered a stroke, help from a proficient and experienced caregiver may be necessary. It is normal to feel overwhelmed or underprepared for the amount of care that is required, and sometimes even normal, everyday tasks can suddenly seem unmanageable. Whether your loved one requires emergency monitoring at the hospital, assistance during recovery at home, or just friendly companionship, you can count on Affinity Health to provide care that is personalized to the personal medical needs and preferences of each individual.
