Stroke
Stroke is one of the most frequent neurological diseases. Stroke is caused by lesions of blood vessels of the brain (stenosis, occlusion or –less frequently - bleeding), which leads to insufficient supply of oygen of brain tissue (hypoxia ) and subsequent neuronal cell .
The clinical picture and impairment depends on the location of the lesion and may ensue spastic paresis.
Prevention of stroke is one major goal of out-patient neurology This includes the assessment of blood vessels via ultrasound
Prevention of stroke is one major goal of out-patient neurology. This includes the assessment of blood vessels via ultrasound ( link to services ) . We advise you under a stroke -Checks like about risk - reducing measures and inform treatment options for spasticity , including treatment with botulinum toxin ( internal link to services ) .