🎉 Amazing news from Nottingham! The Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) is now providing mechanical thrombectomy 24 hours a day, seven days a week for severe stroke patients! 🧠This lifesaving procedure, as you know, restores blood flow to the brain and can drastically improve outcomes and reduce lifelong disability.
This is a huge step forward for the East Midlands, and ARNI Stroke Rehab UK says that it's a service that truly needs to be echoed in every hospital across the UK that treats stroke survivors, regardless of the time of day.
No one should face a lifetime of disability because their stroke happened 'out of hours'. Time is brain, and this 24/7 access is a game-changer; good stuff.#ARNIstrokerehabc#strokeawarenessh#thrombectomyr#QMCs#NHSr#strokerecovery##timeisbrainecovery #TimeIsBrain
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Neurological research has highlighted cases of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) arising after a stroke, like Jay Charles @ #ARNIstrokerehab had, though it remains a rare sequelae. 🧠
The sudden, electric shock-like facial pain characteristic of TN can occur when a stroke lesion in the brainstem, particularly the lateral medulla or pons, disrupts the central trigeminal nerve pathways.
While robust UK-specific data on the exact post-stroke frequency is scarce due to its rarity, studies confirm that damage to these neural structures can precipitate TN-like symptoms. The primary medication for treating TN, whether post-stroke or otherwise, is the anticonvulsant carbamazepine, which helps to calm overactive nerve impulses, but has a dose-dependent risk of stroke with it, as to other anti-epileptic drugs, like Valproate.
Other antiepileptic/nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, oxcarbazepine, and pregabalin may also be prescribed, often after specialist consultation, especially if carbamazepine is ineffective or not tolerated (these can all cause one to gain weight if not ultra-careful as they tend to slow your metabolism down).
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TIME TO GET GOING – EXERCISE REWIRES YOUR BRAIN
“If we put exercise into a drug, it would be one of the most effective medications to prevent vascular disease and treat patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases including stroke.” Yep. This statement is reinforced by the finding that exercise interventions are significantly more effective than drug treatments in both rehabilitation and reducing the odds of mortality among stroke survivors.
Inactivity related to stroke has a load of physiological consequences that result in cardiovascular deconditioning, increased cardiovascular risk and increased mortality and morbidity risk.
It has been found that due to stroke, you can even be half as cardiovascularly fit compared to someone who hasn’t.
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💔 A major UK study has just delivered a sobering but important finding regarding the antipsychotic drug Risperidone, commonly used to manage severe agitation in dementia patients, as well as treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or irritability associated with autistic disorder.
The research, which analysed data from over 165,000 individuals, revealed that Risperidone raises the risk of stroke in dementia patients universally, challenging previous assumptions
that some patients might be less vulnerable. 🧠
Even those with no prior history of heart disease or stroke showed an increased risk. This has serious implications for mental health treatment in vulnerable populations.
While Risperidone can be crucial for managing extreme distress in care settings, clinicians must now carefully balance its benefits against this confirmed, non-negotiable stroke risk, even in patients previously considered low-risk.
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK notes that these findings highlight the urgent need for dementia-specific monitoring guidelines and better non-pharmacological interventions to manage agitation and mental health symptoms.
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The power of AI in stroke care is transforming outcomes for patients across England! 🧠 The nationwide rollout of AI-powered software in all 107 NHS stroke centres is associated with a tripling of the number of patients who recover with little or no disability, from 16% to 48%.
This incredible result is achieved by drastically reducing the time from hospital arrival to treatment by over an hour: amazing stuff. For recent survivors like postman Shawn Theoff from Canterbury, this rapid, AI-enhanced diagnosis was a lifeline
After suffering a stroke, he was rushed to hospital, where the AI software helped doctors quickly identify his blood clot and administer treatment. Thanks to the speed of this AI intervention, Shawn made a rapid recovery, regaining movement and sensation, and was back home in less than 48 hours.
His story demonstrates the profound impact that technology can have in saving not just lives, but also quality of life for stroke survivors.
To give you an example btw, the picture above shows on the left of each screen what 90% of doctors see using CT scans, versus the right hand side screen which shows the new technology, which identifies the problem areas automatically using the ASPECTS score card method✨
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Did you know that recent preclinical and trial data show significant promise for nanotechnology in stroke treatment, especially in overcoming the major hurdle of the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?! 🧠🔬
To fill you in; nanoparticles are being researched for stroke treatment to improve targeted drug delivery, neuroprotection, and imaging. These tiny particles can cross the blood-brain barrier, deliver drugs directly to the site of the stroke, and are being used in preclinical studies to enhance the effectiveness of clot-busting drugs, provide antioxidant protection, modulate inflammation and extending the narrow therapeutic window.
Different approaches, including polymeric nanoparticles, cell membrane-derived nanovesicles and inorganic NPs, have demonstrated the ability to reduce infarct volume, protect against oxidative stress and improve neurological outcomes in animal models.
However, for this promise to translate successfully into clinical practice, researchers need to enhance the efficiency of nanoparticles delivery systems, ensuring consistent and predictable targeting to the lesion site.
Moreover, simplifying complex formulations and addressing long-term safety concerns, including potential toxicity and clearance mechanisms, are critical next steps before this innovative therapy can benefit stroke patients on a large scale.
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK says 'Roll on Nano-futures!' ✨
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FUNDING of €2.1m has been secured to develop breakthrough stroke rehabilitation tech called 'cueStim-Stroke', in Galway, Ireland.
A consortium led by University of Galway spin-out Fortis Medical Devices has received the grant from the Irish Government to accelerate the development of their innovative device which will benefit post-stroke patients.
The cueStim-Stroke is a new wearable device designed for patients affected by post-stroke gait irregularities, which the consortium describes as a ‘major unmet clinical need’
‘This is a fantastic achievement for Fortis Medical and a great example of a successful University of Galway research-led spinout from the University ecosystem that will deliver disruptive ground-breaking technology for post-stroke gait rehabilitation, which will make a major impact for patients,’ Professor Lokesh Joshi, the University of Galway’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation, said.
Spiddal-based Fortis Medical Devices is a client company of Údarás na Gaeltachta, along with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Smart Electronics, Shannon. Their €2.1m grant was awarded through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).
The consortium will also create a connected health ecosystem to support home-based stroke rehabilitation, providing clinicians with real-time data on gait performance, patient progress, and adherence, enabling continuous improvement in patient outcomes through data-driven insights. 🔬
Their mission is to significantly improve the quality of life for stroke survivors; ARNI Stroke Rehab UK hopes that with this DTIF award, they can accelerate the development of cueStim-Stroke to bring real-world solutions to patients and clinicians 🤓👏
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Passive range of motion exercises refer to movements in which you exert no effort in the targeted muscles. They can be performed on your own (with the help of your non-affected side) or with the help of another person.
Active range of motion exercises, on the other hand, refer to movements you complete without assistance that take your joints through part. or all. of their range of motion.
Therefore, range of motion exercises can be performed passively or actively (where ‘actively’ simply means you perform the movement yourself).
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Do you know why working on your grip after stroke is ultra-important? The reason is because grip strength predicts stroke recovery! 9 grip-related reasons for you:
1. Indicator of overall muscle strength: Grip strength provides a quick and easy measure of a person's overall muscle strength, which is crucial for recovery.
2. Predicts functional outcomes: Higher grip strength is linked to better outcomes in areas like walking, getting out of a chair, and climbing stairs.
3. Relates to daily living activities: Patients with stronger grip are more likely to have an earlier and easier hospital discharge and to regain the ability to perform daily tasks.
4. Shows potential for cognitive function: Grip strength is also associated with cognitive function in stroke patients.
5. Assesses hand function: Measures of grip strength have been shown to correlate strongly with assessments of hand function, making it a good predictor for how well a person will regain the use of their hands.
6. Easy and inexpensive to measure: A simple, inexpensive tool like a dynamometer can be used to measure grip strength, making it practical for use in clinical settings.
7. Reflects prognosis: A low grip strength, especially within the first month, can indicate a poor functional outcome. Conversely, a strong grip can be a positive indicator of recovery.
8. Identifies specific needs: By assessing grip strength, clinicians can better understand a patient's specific needs and tailor their rehabilitation plan accordingly.
9. Improves plasticity: Intensive grip training can promote white matter remodeling and improve brain connectivity in stroke patients, boosting both physical and cognitive function! 🧠✨
So, let's celebrate every small squeeze and every big step forward in recovery. ❤️🩹
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