D.C. Managing Stroke is designed to arm the person with stroke with the knowledge needed to cope with the aftermath of this injury. This guide is written to educate readers about living well after stroke and provides a comprehensive overview of issues associated with the medical, psychological, financial, and many other challenges of living with stroke. The more you understand about your medical condition and the available kinds of rehabilitation programs, the more involved you can be in making decisions about your stroke rehabilitation, said Dr. Rao. As guides go, ours is unique because it introduces the concept of patient as partner at the outset of the book and then integrates the concept throughout the text. A second unique aspect is the comprehensive consumer checklist that permits the patient and family to evaluate a given rehabilitation facility based on best practices criteria.
Stroke is a type of brain injury caused by a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain.
When blood is prevented from reaching the brain, cells are deprived of oxygen and die, causing damage to that area of the brain. Certain medical conditions are major risk factors for stroke. When an area of the brain is damaged by stroke, body functions controlled by the damaged area no longer work as before. For example, if the stroke occurs in the front portion of the brain, the face, head, or arm may become paralyzed. If the back portion of the brain is damaged, a loss of vision might occur.