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Stroke
STROKEIf blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced, oxygen and nutrients cannot get to the brain and blood cells in your brain can die. This is known as a stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA). There are two kinds of stroke—ischemic and hemorrhagic. Most strokes are ischemic, caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel or artery in the brain. The less common hemorrhagic strokes, occur if a blood vessel in the brain breaks open, leaking blood into the surrounding tissue and killing the brain cells in that area.
Symptoms
You experience numbness, weakness, or paralysis in the face, arms or legs (on one side of your body) One side of your face may droop Your speech may be slurred and difficult for others to understand or you may have difficulty understanding what others are saying You have trouble seeing in one or both eyes You have a severe headache You may feel dizzy or unbalanced and have difficulty walking
What Can I Do About It?It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you think you are having a stroke. If you’ve had a stroke, your healthcare provider will provide your plan of treatment based on how it effects you. If you have trouble moving your arm or hand after your stroke, it is important to keep them in a safe and functional position to avoid permanent muscle contractions. Positioning the hand in a splint at night can help alleviate tight muscles and help you regain motion.
Hand Splints That Can Help
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