Stroke UG

Stroke may be defined as sudden onset of focal or global neurological deficit resulting from non traumatic, non epileptic and vascular in origin and which persist for more than 24 hours or the patient dies with in this period. Risk factors Contd. ObesityAtrial fibrillationSedentary lifestyleDrug abuse (e.g. cocaine use)Hormone replacement therapyOral contraceptive
Approach to the patient of paraplegia

Approach to the patient of paraplegia Definition: Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities.