The most common type of embolic stroke, cerebral embolism, is a condition where a blood clot formed in one part of the body travels through the blood to the brain. The clot blocks oxygen and blood flow and eventually, the brain cells affected die in that part of the brain – the cerebrum. If the blood supply is not restored, it can cause permanent brain damage.
The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain that controls muscle function, speech, emotions, thoughts, reading, writing, and learning. A cerebral embolism causes the patient to have difficulty walking, speaking and may also cause numbness and paralysis. This is an emergency situation which also carries a high risk of reoccurrence.
Studies have found that cerebral embolism typically affects those between the ages of 30 and 50. A patient is at higher risk if these conditions already exist:
Patients with heart disease are at the highest risk from this group Other risk factors are also associated, such as obesity, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, drug use, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Symptoms of cerebral embolism include:
If someone is experiencing these symptoms, the acronym FAST helps to understand if a stroke has occurred:
After a stroke of this intensity, a person will need time to regain physical strength and lost functionality. Depending on the severity of the stroke, the following may also help the parient to recover:
HPFY has a wide range of quality speech therapy products to help stroke victims. Some of our top aids include:
An easy-to-use communication device for those with limited to no speech. It can record and store up to 100 messages and up to 15 minutes in total. It comes with 20 programmable buttons which can be personalized with pictures and recordings. It also has five additional buttons for frequently used words.
Helpful for those with speech disorders. Designed with a manual control for voice pitch and volume this speech aid is shock and water-resistant device and comes with two rechargeable batteries.
Affordable and simple to operate, this FSA-approved device is a great solution for people with low-volume speech. Ideal for those with mild to moderate speech impairments, this personal amplifier is great for teachers, tour guides, presenters, and coaches.
The American Stroke Association states 80% of strokes are preventable. Here are some ways that you can prevent a stroke:
The ASA advises that stroke survivors should engage in at least 10 minutes of physical activity four times a week or 20 minutes of vigorous activity twice a week. Physical therapy or exercise assistance is a must for stroke victims unable to exercise independently.
Those who suffer from atrial fibrillation, a condition of irregular heartbeats, are at a higher risk of stroke reoccurance. Regularly monitoring the heartbeat of those with A-fib is extremely important. Learn more at ASA Stroke Guidelines.
If left untreated, a cerebral embolism can lead to brain damage, disability, and even death. Remember that the acronym FAST is a useful and quick way to identify a stroke. This is an emergency situation and it is extrememly important to act as quickly as possible. Proper and consistent post-stroke treatment is equally important to regain lost strength and functionality.
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Akanksha Nigam has been a Health Products For You contributor since 2021. With a Masters Degree in Finance, she began her Marketing career in the banking industry. However, her interest in human ...
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