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Why aren't the neurological deficits associated with transient ischemia attacks permanent?
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What is neurological deficits?
Some fucntions of the nerves are lost. Usually it means weakness or numbness.
Is it true when no neurological deficits are present from a previous CVA report the icd9 code V12.59?
true
A decrease in synapse on the left side of the brain will result in neurological deficits on the same side of the body?
Simply put, the left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and vice versa. So a decrease in synaptic activity one one side would result in neurological deficits on the opposite side.
What are diseases of the cardiovascular system that are associated with aging?
arteriosclerosis-hardening of the arteries, atherosclerosis-fat deposits in the blood vessels narrowing the inner surfce, and high blood pressure. All or any of these causes the heart to work harder thereby causing cardiovascular disease. and, of course, Alzheimer's Disease-formation of plaques in the brain causing neurological deficits and physical deteriation.
What are the symptoms of EPM?
EPM can present with any number of neurological deficits. Lack of coordination, stumbling, dragging toes and asymmetrical loss of muscle are common signs of EPM. EPM does not present with a fever which is one of the signs used to differentiate it from infectious neurological diseases such as Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis or West Nile Virus.
What is the purpose for the NIH Stroke Scale?
The NIH Stroke scale is a tool used by medical professionals to evaluate a patient's neurological deficits following a stroke. This tool is used in part to predict what the patient's short and long term outcomes will be.
Why are budget deficits and trade deficits sometimes called the twin deficits?
Twin deficits or double deficits is a summary of the two related economic problems, the budget deficit and the international trade deficit. The budget government deficit is the difference between government revenue and it's spending. Both deficits occur when someone is spending more than they earn.
What is one of the most serious long term side effects of severe calorie restriction in women?
Anemia, edema, weakness, neurological deficits, dizziness, irritability, lethargy, depression, muscle-loss, weaker skeleton.See also:The healthy way to lose weight
What is used to diagnose color deficits?
Typically, the Ishihara tests are used to diagnose color deficits.
What are cortical deficits?
Lacunar strokes LACK cortical deficits. Exactly what are cortical symptomes, I do not know. =-(
What percentage of infants with infantile spasms suffer mental retardation?
Mental retardation occurs in 70-90% of persons with infantile spasms, usually involving severe to profound retardation. Other neurological deficits, such as cerebral palsy, may be seen in about 30-50% of patients.
What are the reasons for not being able to smell anything at all?
Anosmia (lack of the sense of smell) is actually one of the most common neurological deficits with many people not realizing they have it. It can be a birth defect, from head trauma, or due to a stuffy nose. Rarely it can be from something more serious.
