What is better at imaging the brain in stroke patients? CT or MRI?

MRI however a Ct scan is ususally done first because it is cheaper and if the stroke shows up on that it is not necessary to do an MRI.

If the brain damage is minimal you certainly can, it does require very intensive speech therapy in most cases, but it definitely can be done.

yes, re-admittance is definatly the best bet, anytime blood comes up, you want to have a MD take a look.

Yes. However you might need to be able to form complete sentences before you can get certified.

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My husband spent some time on a ventilator, and he had a little keyboard to type on. It looked like a calculator.

If you suspect he's having a stroke, call 911 immediately. Time lost is brain lost. A low sodium (salt) diet rich in fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates (brown rice, whole grains) and l...

If she still has significant deficits after two years, the answer is probably not. By now, most of the recovery that can happen has done so. Any future improvement will be in small increments. b...