Medicines may be prescribed to help manage underlying conditions such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, as well as to prevent future strokes.
Intravenous injection of a drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can dissolve blood clots that cause ischemic stroke.
A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove blood clots.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help stroke patients regain strength, coordination, and communication skills.
A form of rehabilitation that helps patients regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion through targeted exercises and activities.
Helps patients regain their ability to speak, communicate, and swallow if the paralysis has affected their speech or swallowing ability.
It helps patients relearn daily activities such as eating, dressing, and grooming that may be affected by paralysis.
In some stroke cases, surgery may be necessary to remove blood clots, repair damaged blood vessels, or reduce pressure on the brain. In some cases of paralysis to relieve pressure on the nerves, remove tumours, or address other underlying conditions that may be causing paralysis.
