Focused Review Course: Stroke-Definitions and Risk Factors

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Dr. Ira Rashbaum from Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health provides a focused review on stroke rehabilitation. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, with an estimated 795,000 strokes occurring annually. Risk factors for stroke include both modifiable (such as hypertension, smoking, and obesity) and non-modifiable (such as age, gender, race, and family history). The most common types of strokes are ischemic (87%) and hemorrhagic (13%). Clinical characteristics and syndromes of stroke depend on the specific arteries affected. Common symptoms include aphasia (language impairment), apraxia (inability to perform voluntary motor functions), hemianopia (blindness in one half of the visual field), and various sensory deficits. Rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients may involve addressing communication difficulties, motor impairments, visual deficits, and emotional changes. Overall, stroke rehabilitation aims to maximize independence and quality of life for individuals affected by stroke.

Keywords

stroke rehabilitation

modifiable risk factors

non-modifiable risk factors

ischemic stroke

hemorrhagic stroke