Strokecast

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Welcome to Episode 2 of Strokecast. This week -- it's all in my head and new standards for tpA. It's All in my Head! Normally, when someone says that something is, "all in your head," they mean it derisively. They mean you're making it up. When it comes to my stroke though, the problem literally (yes, literally) is all in my head. So let's explore this concept in a little more depth. To begin with: What is a stroke? There are two main types of CVA, or cerebrovascular accident (the official name for a stroke). They are ischemic and hemorrhagic. My stroke was ischemic. That means a blood clot formed in one of the blood vessel in my brain and blocked the flow of blood to part of my brain. In a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts. Blood escapes the circulatory system and starts pouring over neurons and into the critical space between brain cells. Blood is great for the brain when it stays in the circulatory system and flows through it bringing nutrients and oxygen to the cells

Welcome to Strokecast. Thanks for listening, and I'm thrilled to take you along with me on this journey. My Story I am a Generation X stroke survivor learning how to use my left hand and leg again. You can learn more about my background here. I had my stroke on June 3, 2017. I woke up in the morning and my left arm didn't. A few minutes later, my leg began going offline. After a short ambulance ride, I began a month-long stay at Swedish Cherry Hill in Seattle, WA. I can't say enough good things about the OT, PT, and the nursing team. The kitchen team could d a better job removing bay leaves from various dishes, but I am very happy with the care I received there as inpatient, and that I continue to receive on an outpatient basis. I have several goals with this podcast and will probably add more as time goes on. I want to: Share my story Give other folks a chance to share their stories Explore books Explore neuroplasticity Explore brain discoveries Explore Research Share tips/hacks Provide resou