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Does Stroke Cause Damage In The Brain?
Question: A few minutes ago my son was told that, after a stroke yesterday, his cerebellum is "half gone". What does this mean for him in the future? XXXXXXX is only 43. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Problems with equilibrium, speech and coordination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It means that half of the small brain is definitely damaged.
Your son may experience equilibrium, speech and coordination problems.
Most common cause of ischemic stroke ( I assume that this was the stroke that happened to your son ) is a thrombus from the heart, blocking arteries that supply brain.
Full cardiac work up including transesophageal ultrasound is necessary to evaluate this possibility and antiagregants/anticoagulants are necessary to prevent a second possible stroke.
In case of hemorrhagic stroke, vascular malformations should be evaluated further and surgery may be necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Problems with equilibrium, speech and coordination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It means that half of the small brain is definitely damaged.
Your son may experience equilibrium, speech and coordination problems.
Most common cause of ischemic stroke ( I assume that this was the stroke that happened to your son ) is a thrombus from the heart, blocking arteries that supply brain.
Full cardiac work up including transesophageal ultrasound is necessary to evaluate this possibility and antiagregants/anticoagulants are necessary to prevent a second possible stroke.
In case of hemorrhagic stroke, vascular malformations should be evaluated further and surgery may be necessary.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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