What is a TBI? Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the broad term used to describe an injury to the brain that is not intrinsic to a person from birth. While brain hemorrhages and stroke caused by a brain clot are considered a form of TBI, this medical term is more...
In Latin, the word for “brain” is “cerebrum.” Cerebrum is the largest and most predominant part of the human brain, making up approximately 85% of the organ. This part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions, conscious thought, memory, speech, the...
What is Stress? Stress can harm us physically, emotionally, and mentally. Stress is defined as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO) (2). Stress is a natural human response that prompts...
If you have been recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) or have been managing it for years, you may have questions or concerns about the risk of stroke and bleeding. While your personal medical information should be closely reviewed and discussed at...
What Is Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis? Many individuals confuse these two medical terms because they are very similar and both can occur in the aftermath of a stroke. The Difference between Hemiplegia vs Hemiparesis Hemiplegia refers to complete paralysis while...
Understanding Shoulder Subluxation and Its Causes Shoulder subluxation is a significant issue in poststroke hemiplegia. It often results in pain and loss of function. Shoulder subluxation, also referred to as glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common post-stroke...
What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity or brain plasticity, refers to the brain’s ability to adapt or change (1). Neuro refers to the neurons, the nerve cells that are the building blocks of the brain and nervous system, while...
An Overview of the Cardiovascular System: Our cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels (i.e. arteries, veins, and capillaries). The heart is a central organ in the system and is required to maintain life. About the size of a fist, the...
What is the Difference Between a Stroke and a Heart Attack? By definition, a stroke, otherwise known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is defined by the world health organization as “acute neurologic dysfunction of vascular origin with symptoms and signs corresponds...