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Learning about Interventional Neuroradiology

28 January, 2021

Dr. Italo Linfante, Medical Director of Interventional Neuroradiology and Endovascular Neurosurgery with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, explains interventional radiology is a new specialty in neurosurgery and radiology in which they use minimally invasive techniques to treat brain diseases, in particular …

The Effects of a Stroke

28 January, 2021

With a digital imaging, Dr. Italo Linfante, Medical Director of Interventional Neuroradiology & Endovascular Neurosurgery with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, explains how a stroke occurs.

One more time, the specialist says acting quickly is the most important thing in order …

Symptoms of Carotid Artery Disease

28 January, 2021

Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a silent disease process, says Dr. Athanassios Tsoukas, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, who says carotid plaque develops for over 20 years.
The specialist explains depending on the degree of blockage, patients …

Anatomy of a Stroke

28 January, 2021

Gabriela M. Ortega, Supervisor for Acute Rehabilitation at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains a clot that prevents blood from being delivered to the brain causes a stroke, and the brain depends on its arteries to deliver oxygen and nutrients to …

Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation

28 January, 2021

Haronyd Melo Nunez, Manager of Rehab Services at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains when patients are in the hospital, they receive about 25 to 30 minutes of therapy a day with an occupational therapist, and they can receive up to …

Types of Post-Stroke Pain

28 January, 2021

The pain you can experience after a stroke is generally categorized in two types: local or central. Dr. Lucinda Adriana Arenas, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, explains its meaning, and talks about the spasticity type …

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Window of Recovery

28 January, 2021

There’s a window for recovery after the stroke of 3 to 6 months for recovery. This is the time that physiatrists need to take advantage of therapy or rehab programs.
Dr. Lucinda Adriana Arenas, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician with …

Psychological Component of Post-Stroke Pain

28 January, 2021

Some stroke survivors do not discuss their pain, because they may feel embarrassed or they do not want to show they are not at 100%. Dr. Lucinda Adriana Arenas, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, talks …

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