What you should know about common blood thinners used in brain stroke? Medications that thin the blood can help you avoid a stroke caused by a clot (ischaemic stroke). This drug may be prescribed to you after a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) to help you avoid another stroke. If you have a…
A stroke can However, if you have specific risk factors, your chances of having a stroke increase. Some risk factors of stroke can be altered or managed, while others cannot. Today, an increasing number of people are putting their most valuable asset their brains under protection. Are you one of them? What are the risk…
What is a brain stroke? A stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted(Ischemic stroke) or blood leaks out of the vessels(Haemorrhagic stroke). It’s a life-or-death situation. Parts of the brain are injured or die in both cases. A stroke can result in long-term brain damage, disability, or…
Around 20% of stroke victims are between the ages of 20 and 55. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke and acting quickly can mean the difference between a life saved and a tragic outcome. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of mortality in the United States, as well as the top cause of adult disability.…
If you work in an office and sit for the majority of the day, you’re probably familiar with back pain. Sitting at a desk for eight hours a day can cause stiffness and tension, which can make working difficult. You may be at an even higher risk of developing back pain if your job requires…
A 46 year old gentleman from north Karnataka, came to us with complaints of left sided weakness and difficulty in speaking since 10 days before arrival. On examination -he was Conscious alert oriented. No motor or sensory deficits. MRI brain stroke protocol showed MCA territory watershed infarcts with right MCA high grade stenosis. DSA digital…
What steps can you take to avoid a stroke? Having a mother, father, or other close relative who has had a stroke makes us more susceptible to having one. Although you can’t turn back the clock or change your family history, you can control many other stroke risk factors if you’re aware of them. Knowledge…
It’s in your best interest to ask relevant questions about spine surgery so you know how to prepare, how to choose a best spine surgeon in Bangalore, and what to expect both after the surgery and in the long run. Your surgeon may recommend surgery depending on how long you’ve had chronic back pain and…
Overview: If you’ve had back pain for a long time, you might be wondering if spine surgery is your only option for relief. Surgery is sometimes actually the only option. There is, however, some good news. Non-surgical treatments, also known as non-surgical conservative therapies, can treat the vast majority of back problems. Ageing, poor body…
Difference between neurosurgeon and neurologist Summary – Both are trained in neurological conditions, both experts treats the patient medically- whenever surgery is required will be performed by neurosurgeon. Neurologist specialises in some central nervous system disorders will be treated by him/her.It may not easy to differentiate between medical specialists because there are so many physicians.…