One of my close relative had a stroke (Multiple cerebral infractions) couple of weeks ago. Does anybody in this forum know any new advancements in the stroke treatment? Any useful websites will help.
This physician is controversial but I have been told by a relative of a patient that good results were achieved. I never met the patient. I did work in his office for one day when I worked for a nursing agency. There was nothing unusual about it and conventional medical and nursing practice were followed. http://www.hni-online.com/ Dr Hammesfahr ( it is important to know that there is more than one type of stroke - there are clots and bleeds ) I don't know if you will find this information helpful, but I submit it for your consideration.
There is intense on-going research in the treatment of strokes. It is all quite technical, and I doubt that there is very much in the public domain that would be of value. The long-term treatment of strokes is tied not only to what type of stroke it is (hemorrhagic or embolic) but more importantly to where it occurs in the brain and how significant the damage. There is not one treatment regimen for stroke victims. IMHO, the best approach is treatment from a teaching hospital with a solid reputation. BTW, not to be flippant, but the word is "infarction," not "infraction" (if I may be allowed to correct your typo). "Multiple cerebral infractions" is what I suffer from everyday at work. I wish your family member a full recovery. The main thing to remember in stroke recovery, both for the patient and family, is "patience." Even small strokes take many weeks for full recovery. Larger strokes, to the extent that they are repairable, take much, much longer. It can be frustrating for all, so patience and supportiveness is crucial. Good luck. marilynd
