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Neuro
Characteristics of a CVA
Symptom | Part of brain |
---|---|
Weakness, paralysis of the R side | L Hemisphere |
Increased frustration | L Hemisphere |
Decreased processing | L Hemisphere |
Possible aphasia (receptive, expressive, global) | L Hemisphere |
Possible dysphagia | L Hemisphere |
Possible motor apraxia (ideomotor and ideational) | L Hemisphere |
Decreased discrimination between L and R | L Hemisphere |
Right hemianopsia | L Hemisphere |
Weakness, paralysis of the L side | R Hemisphere |
Decreased attention span | R Hemisphere |
L hemianopsia | R Hemisphere |
Decreased awareness and judgment | R Hemisphere |
Memory deficits | R Hemisphere |
L inattention | R Hemisphere |
Decreased abstract reasoning | R Hemisphere |
Emotional lability | R Hemisphere |
Impulsive behaviors | R Hemisphere |
Decreased spatial orientation | R Hemisphere |
Unstable vital signs | Brainstem |
Decreased consciousness | Brainstem |
Decreased ability to swallow | Brainstem |
Weakness on both sides of the body | Brainstem |
Paralysis on both sides of the body | Brainstem |
Decreased balance | Cerebellum |
Ataxia | Cerebellum |
Decreased coordination | Cerebellum |
Nausea | Cerebellum |
Decreased ability for postural adjustment | Cerebellum |
Nystagmus | Cerebellum |