Question

What is the goal of therapy in the treatment of patients experiencing an acute CVA?

Answer 1

A cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) also called strokes. It occurs, when blood circulation to a brain is blocked and bran tissue dies. The most cause of CVA is blockage of a cerebral artery by a blood clot. The person who serves a CVA is typically paralyzed on one side of the body. Many exhibit sensory deficits or have difficulty in understanding speech some patients recover at least part of their faculties because undamaged neurons sprout. New branches that spread into the injured area and take over some lost functions.

The goal of therapy in the treatment of patients experiencing an acute CVA phases is as follows

Acute phase: Once the pain has undergone the stroke then it becomes very important to identify the type as well as extent of stroke so that proper treatment of the patient should be done. Assessment with stabilization of the individual for prevention of further injury of the brain. This phase is called as hyperacute. Management during this phase leads to focus on identification of extent and type of the stroke.

Rehabilitation phase: Transition of a patient from acute phase to rehabilitation phases is one of the important aspects. It is generally managed with a team that interdisciplinary and includes physician, nurses, therapists, social workers. During this phase majority of changes, occur inside the brain. Its main goal is to enhance the recovery in functional capabilities.