Different Strokes

National Stroke Month is still in full swing and we’ve had some great feedback on different topics and skills associated with strokes. Make sure you visit our website and contact us if you have any questions or comments about National Stroke Month. Many people are unaware that there are different types of strokes that a [...]

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Emotional Distress Associated with a Stroke

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Las Colinas Medical Center in Stroke No Comments

We often talk about the physical symptoms and outcomes of a stroke but don’t hear too much about how a person could be affected emotionally. Because a stroke is a brain injury and the brain controls many of our emotions, a stroke victim might deal with emotional issues as well as physical issues. If the [...]

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Tips for a Stroke Survivor’s Caretaker

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Las Colinas Medical Center in Neurological Health No Comments

Learn how to ease the arduous task of caring for a stroke victim. Caregivers for a stroke survivor, whether they are family member or friend, play a vital role in the recovery process. The job can be stressful as the patient relearns basic tasks while you provide assistance with the things he cannot do for [...]

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What to do if You’re Having a Stroke

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Las Colinas Medical Center in Las Colinas Medical Center, Stroke No Comments

During this very important month, we want to educate people on how to avoid strokes at all costs. Our goal as a healthcare facility is to give people the tools to lead healthy and happy lives and never have to deal with the painful ailments we see every day. Despite this, we know that health [...]

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Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Las Colinas Medical Center in Stroke No Comments

What to do once you’ve had a stroke and survived is an important topic to talk about during this month. Post-stroke rehabilitation can help you recover and gain many lost functions back. It can help survivors relearn skills that can be lost when part of the brain is damaged. Rehabilitation can also teach stroke victim [...]

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How Atrial Fibrillation Increases the Risk of Stroke

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Las Colinas Medical Center in Neurological Health No Comments

Atrial fibrillation is common and can lead to stroke. If you have atrial fibrillation, you are 5 times more likely to have a stroke. A common type of arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation occurs when the electrical activity of the heart is disorganized. The result is an irregular heartbeat which upsets the flow of blood through the [...]

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