Ischemic Cerebral Stroke Case Report, Complications and Associated Factors

Abstract

Cerebral stroke (CVA) is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurological damage or even death. According to the WHO statistics, stroke was the second most frequent cause of death worldwide in 2012 and the main cause of disability. The present study reported 82 year-old female case admitted to the medical department of the Jordan University Hospital through the ER with hypertension, right side weakness, global aphasia, tongue heaviness, dysphagia and was diagnosed with ischemic stroke. Even though more data is emerging about CVA, more efforts are needed to understand risk factors, treatment options, associated complications and stroke-related complications. In this case, the treatment options were discussed as well as some complications associated with ischemic cerebral stroke. In conclusion, post-stroke infection is common among hospitalized patients as a result of compromised immunity; however, this infection may take different forms like pneumonia, urinary tract infection or other forms of infections. Utilizing proper measures for prevention, early detection and management using proper antibiotics are of vast importance for patients post cerebral stroke. On the other hand, Gallbladder stones and cholecystitis are common complications developed after cerebral stroke and prolonged immobility for bedridden patients. CK-MB elevation post stroke is not likely to be of a cardiac origin.