Strokesaurus

Specialised care and support for people who are nearing the end of their lives. Palliative care can be provided in the home, a hospital, a residential aged care facility or a hospice.

 

For similar information see Palliative care

Inability to move part of the body.

For similar information see Arm and hand function or Leg functioning

Incomplete paralysis or weakness of the limbs.

For similar information see Arm and hand function or Leg functioning

The part of the brain that is important for feeling things and for being aware of your surroundings.

For similar information see Sensory changes or Brain and Cognitive

The way our brain understands what it sees, feels, smells, tastes and hears.

For similar information see Sensory changes

Tube that is placed through the person’s stomach wall to feed them.

For similar information see Swallowing , Food and nutrition or Procedures

Getting stuck on one idea, action or response.

 

For similar information see Personality changes

Physiotherapists can work with someone after a stroke to improve the way they sit, stand, walk and exercise. Physiotherapists work on movement, muscle strength, sensation, coordination and fitness.

For similar information see Who will be involved in my care or Rehabilitation

Fatty cholesterol deposits found along the inside of artery walls that lead to atherosclerosis and stenosis of the arteries.

For similar information see Prevention

Also known as neuroplasicity. The ability of the brain to change. After a stroke, pathways in the brain can change so that undamaged parts of the brain can take over the jobs of damaged areas.

For similar information see Psychology and neuropsychology

Platelets are a part of your blood. 

They help your blood form clots when you get a cut. 

This is normally a healthy thing but the same process can sometimes cause a stroke. 

For similar information see Types of stroke

Health services provided locally by professionals such as GP’s, district nurses, pharmacists, dentists and optometrists.

For similar information see Who will be involved in my care

Ability to sense of the relative position of neighbouring parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.

For similar information see Sensory changes

A tendency to form blood clots too easily.

For similar information see Procedures

Also known as emotional lability. Uncontrollable outbursts of emotion (such as laughing to crying) without cause. After a stroke, it may only last a few weeks or continue for a long period.

For similar information see Emotions

A psychologist or clinical psychologist can help if you are felling depressed or anxious, or are experiencing any other emotions that are making life difficult. Talking to a psychologist can help if you or your family is having trouble getting used to life after stroke .

 

For similar information see Who will be involved in my care or Psychology and neuropsychology

Drooping eyelid. This can be caused by problems with nerves to the eye.

 

For similar information see Sensory changes