Table of Contents
My Hemorrhagic Stroke Highlights ................................... 6
Learning About Brain Hemorrhages ( Hemorrhagic Stroke )........................ 8
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ............................ 8 Aneurysm ......................................................... 8 Arteriovenous Malformation ( AVM ).......... 9 Intracerebral Hemorrhage ( ICH )................. 9
Diagnosing and Treating ................ 10 CT ( Computerized Tomography ).............. 10 Medical Management ................................... 10 Surgical Treatments ...................................... 10 Blood-Thinning Medications to Avoid .......................................................... 11
Knowing and Managing Your Risk Factors ............................... 13
High Blood Pressure ..................................... 13 Diabetes .......................................................... 13 Smoking and Tobacco Use .......................... 14 High Blood Cholesterol ................................ 14 Heart Disease ................................................. 14 Prior TIA or Stroke ....................................... 15 Alcohol Use .................................................... 15 Drug Use ......................................................... 15 Being Overweight ( BMI 25 or Above )........................................ 15 Being Inactive ................................................ 15
Nutrition After a Stroke ................. 16 Difficulty Swallowing ( Dysphagia )............. 16 Weight Loss .................................................... 16 To Help Control Blood Pressure ................. 16
Understanding Deficits .................... 18 Brain Regions and Functions ...................... 18 Deficits That May Occur .............................. 18
Recovering from a Hemorrhagic Stroke .......................... 21
You and Your Family ................................... 21 About Your Therapy ..................................... 21 Rehabilitation Team Members .................... 22 Depression ...................................................... 23 Planning Your Discharge ............................. 24 Fall Safety in the Home ................................ 25 Taking Medications Safely ........................... 27 Home Medication Record ............................ 29
Resources ................................................. 31
Common Stroke Terms .................... 33
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