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Stroke Patient Portfolio (PDF) - Buckinghamshire County Council

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TThrombolysisThrombosisTOETACSTIAVVideofluorscopyVisual neglectThe use of drugs to break up a blood clot. A treatmentwhich can be given to a minority of patients in the veryacute stage of ischaemic stroke.The formation of a blood clot.Trans Oesophageal Echocardiogram. A techniqueusing ultrasound to monitor and visualise the functionsof the heartA blockage of the blood vessels supplying the front(anterior) part of the brain. All the areas supplied by thisblood supply are affected.Transient Ischaemic Attack is used to describe a ministrokewhich usually resolves within minutes or hours.X-ray of the mouth and throat to assess the swallow usingliquids of different consistencies.Where a person is unable to see on the affected side.25

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