Introduction A cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an irregular connection of arteries and veins within the brain that has no definite cause; many do not experience symptoms (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2011). However, some patients experience headaches and seizures (Starke et al., 2009). The main risk of an AVM is hemorrhage, and patients with AVMs will always have some risk of hemorrhage (Ogilvy et al., 2001); According to Ogilvy et al (2001), more than 50% of AVMs lead to cerebral hemorrhage
Integumentary System- Hypertrichosis Hypertrichosis, which is also known as Ambras Syndrome or Werewolf Syndrome, is excess growth of hair on parts of the body. Hypertrichosis can either be generalized meaning it covers the whole body or localized meaning it is only on a certain area. There are three different hair types that may be involved. They include Lanugo (long and silky), Vellus (replace Lanugo after birth except on the scalp and eyebrows), and terminal (course, thick, and pigmented). Generalized
The Complexity of Arnold-Chiari Malformation To the medical doctor, Arnold-Chiari Malformation, which may have a genetic link, is characterized by a small or misshapen posterior fossa (the depression in the back of the skull), a reduction in cerebrospinal fluid pathways and a protrusion of the cerebellar tonsils through the bottom of the skull (foramen magnum) into the spinal canal resulting in a multitude of sensory-motor problems and even some autonomous malfunctions (1). These many symptoms
brain tissue. A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by weakened blood vessels that can cause aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) (ASA, 2013). A ballooning of a weakened region of a blood vessel causes an aneurysm. If not treated properly, the aneurysm will continue to weaken until it ruptures and bleeds into the brain. A cluster of abnormally formed blood vessels is arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and the vessels can rupture, also causing bleeding into the brain (ASA, 2013). A mini stroke
In the United States, 795,000 people will have their first or recurrent stroke. Studies show that 10% of strokes are secondary to intracerebral hemorrhage and another 3% are due to subarachnoid hemorrhage. The frequency of stroke varies with age, sex, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. African Americans and Hispanics have the greatest threat of intracerebral hemorrhage and excess risk is mostly observed in young and middle aged people (Liebskind & O 'Connor,2015). Pathophysiology Both intercerebral
commonly associated with hepatitis B but the cause is usually unknown.. Symptoms vary however, fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, and muscle and joint aches are normal. Treatment depends on how serious the case is. Arteriovenous Malformations Arteriovenous malformations are abnormal tangles of blood vessels w... ... middle of paper ... ...e the most common group of congenital defects. defects of the bloods vessels leading into and out of the heart. Hypoplastic left heart, where the left
a vascular birthmark – that’s about 400,000 children per year in the United States alone” (“Vascular Birthmarks”). The two main types of vascular birthmarks are Hemangiomas, a non-cancerous tumor of skin composed of abnormal lymph vessels, and Malformations, an inborn growth of skin containing arteries, capillaries, veins, or lymphatic vessels. It is no longer necessary for patients to suffer through emotional and physical pain while waiting for their lesion to disappear, because today the medical
Strokes cause approximately 185,000 deaths every year making it the fifth leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability. Strokes are very serious because they can cause severe damage to the brain in just a matter of minutes. Therefore, It is essential that people understand the causes of a stroke, the methods of preventing a stroke, and the recognizable signs and symptoms of a stroke. A stroke occurs when an area of the brain has its blood flow cut off causing brain cells
management (WHO, 2006). Case Presentation: This is a case of 60-year-old African American widowed female( 5years) presented with a medical diagnosis of cerebrovascular disease secondary to right intracerebral hemorrhage and found to have right arteriovenous malformation .No residual AVM post op. Onset date was April 11/2014.Past medical history of depression is otherwise patient without significant past medical history. Family History: Diabetes and hypertension. The previous level of function: the patient
Postnatal depression is one of the most common type of depression that effects mother after childbirth. Due to the pervasive of postnatal depression it is become a require for each mother to learn several things about it such as postnatal depression prognosis, diagnosis, and the treatment options which are available to mothers who experiencing postnatal depression. Postnatal depression is not a disorder which is hard to prognosis and it is good to prognosis it early. It is unequivocal that women
Americans are faced with health complications such as stroke each and every day. Stroke, also called “brain attack” is the third leading cause of deaths in the United States, killing more women each year than breast cancer. According to World Health Organization, fifteen million people suffer from stroke worldwide each year and about 700,000 in the United States. Among the people, it can be inferred that there is a poor public awareness of stroke. There are also many myths about stroke and one of
According to the Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States (CBTRUS), the incidence rate of all primary malignant and non-malignant brain and central nervous system tumors (CNS) for 2005 to 2009 was 20.6 cases per 100,00 (7.3 per 100,000 for malignant tumors and 13.3 per 100,000 for non-malignant tumors) (Fig. 1) [1]. Figure 1. Average annual incidence rates of primary brain and CNS tumors by age and type of tumor [1]. The incidence rate for children between 0 and 19 years old was 5.13
Myocardial infarction and stroke are both very destructive to the human body especially in terms of possible organ and tissue damage. This essay will discuss topics involving MI and stroke and various treatments, risk factors, causes, and other items surround the two. The causes of MI include, but are not limited to, bad cholesterol (i.e. high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol) leading to increased risk of arterial occlusion, high amounts of saturated fats leading to an increased
Kevin Kirby: My Father's Battle With Brain Cancer It was December 19, 1996 a day nothing short of the typical start to New England winter. With a Pre-Christmas blizzard, Mom was home from work because the roads were bad; Dad was out making the proceeds of the “White Gold.” Nothing was any different from any of the other storms before where Dad would return home intermittently during the day for lunch and dinner breaks, a quick power nap and head back out. It was during one of those breaks when
arteries to the brain. The second type of stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, is due to a rupture of a weakened blood vessel. There are two major ways in which blood vessels can weaken: aneurysm, a ballooning of a weak area in a blood vessel, and arteriovenous malformations (AVM), an abnormal connection of arteries to veins. A hemorrhagic stroke can either be an intraccerebral stroke, a bleed caused by a blood vessel within the brain, or a subarachnoid stroke, an aneurysm rupture in a large artery near the
An ischemic stroke can occur in two ways. One of the ways in which ischemic stroke can happen is embolic stroke which occurs when a blood clot or plaque fragment forms somewhere in the body and travels to the brain. Once in the brain, the clot travels to the blood vessel small enough to block its passage. After that, the clots stay there and block the blood vessel which causes the stroke. About 15% of embolic strokes occur in people with atrial fibrillation (Ischemic stroke, 2016). In other words
Communication After Brain Stroke Allow me, to introduce to you, Jill Bolte Taylor. She is a Neuro scientist with a Ph. D. She is a research specialist at the Harvard University School of Medicine where she also teaches. She teaches: gross anatomy, human neuroanatomy, and histology. She is an accomplished, published professional that serves on the board of directors of the National Alliance on Mental Health. She is skilled at communication in all forms: teaching, writing, and speaking. She understands
other type of stroke is a hemorrhagic stroke. This occurs when a blood vessel ruptures and blood is spilled into the brain tissue. High blood pressure is the most common cause for this type of blood vessel rupture although aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations are other causes as well. According to Webmed.com, “Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases a person’s stroke risk by four to six times.” Having a stroke is more common in adults, although it can happen to anyone at anytime, including
Educating a stroke patient comes with many challenges. Patients who have had a stroke may suffer from barriers that may negatively affect the learning process. When educating patients in general, it has been reported that 40-80% of the information provided by the healthcare professionals is forgotten (Kessels, 2003). The more information that is presented, the least amount of information is recalled (Kessels, 2003). Many studies have provided information regarding which teaching modality works
It goes without saying that everyone’s health is important and should be taken care carefully. Everyone has heard of strokes before but many people do not really know its meaning, types, and the number of individuals of that dies due to this issue. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), strokes kills an average of 130,000 people a year and it is one of the most common deaths that happen in the United States. An average of 800,000 of people die from cardiovascular disease