How a Stroke is Treated

The road to recovery after a stroke is different for everybody. Treating a stroke varies depending on the type of stroke suffered—whether ischemic (caused by a blood clot) or hemorrhagic (caused by a brain bleed). Every patient is different, and strokes do not affect each person in the same way. Regardless of the type of stroke, the most important thing to do is to seek treatment as quickly as possible. This is crucial in order to reduce the risk of long-term brain damage and start recovering right away. Treatment plans may include surgery, medications, and/or physical/speech/other therapies. If you do think you’re...
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What Causes a Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms and Risk Factors

The idea of a stroke can be frightening because it comes without warning and can cause a number of life-altering disabilities. Unfortunately, nearly 800,000 people will experience a new or recurrent stroke every year, and stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. While stroke is a leading cause of disability, it is also the leading cause of preventable disability. In fact, research shows that up to 80 percent of strokes could have been prevented. By understanding the root causes of a stroke you can minimize your risk of having one. Below, we cover the different types of strokes that can occur as well as...
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Signs, Symptoms, and Recovery

Mini-strokes (also known as a transient ischemic attacks or TIAs) aren’t called mini because they aren’t serious. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize how dangerous they are. Mini-strokes should be treated like a medical emergency because they can act as red flags that warn of the possibility of future full-blown strokes. If you or somebody you know has experienced mini-stroke symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. Taking this step can be essential in preventing a stroke. Medical professionals now use a highly accurate model to predict a risk for major stroke by taking inventory of tell-tale factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, and age. The best...
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How To Prevent A Stroke

Strokes are unpredictable events and occur when blood flow to the brain is stopped for a time. When brain cells are deprived of oxygen, they start to die, and the abilities controlled by the damaged part of the brain are lost. Though you don’t know when a stroke will happen, 80 percent of them are actually preventable. While there are several genetic factors you cannot control that may predispose you to having a stroke, if you make healthy lifestyle choices, it is possible to reduce your risk significantly. Treatable Risk Factors There are stroke risk factors that you can actually treat, control, or even eliminate from...
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After wearing the SaeboGlove, I felt my hand getting stronger, more coordinated, and more flexible. Now, I am starting to be able to do the things I once loved again, like play the guitar.

Four years ago, my daughter celebrated her first birthday in a rehabilitation hospital where I was recovering from an ischemic stroke that left me paralyzed on the right side of my body. The stroke was a horrible experience that came out of nowhere. Afterward, I was unable to walk, eat, or even see out of my right eye. Prior to the stroke I was an aircraft mechanic and enjoyed playing the guitar, paddle boarding, surfing, flying, and generally having fun outdoors and with my family in our small fishing town in Alaska. After the stroke, I was struggling to do just the...
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