Stroke

What is a Stroke?

Stroke refers to a condition in which the brain tissue is deprived of an adequate blood supply that may result from an injury, rupture of a blood vessel (Hemorrhage) or obstruction of blood flow (Ischemia). In addition to temporary or permanent loss of specific motor and sensory skills (weakness or paralysis, tingling, burning discomfort), memory loss often occurs. For more information, visit www.strokeassociation.org/ www.biausa.org/

How can Dr. Kohn help you?

Dr. Kohn uses a variety of evaluation forms and both Assessment and Treatment Tools in his Practice. He uses a Holistic view of the patient and the problem. Dr. Kohn uses a Biological-Psychological-Social framework to assess your symptoms because he knows that the proper diagnosis leads to proper treatment.

Evaluation Tools: Brain-SPECT to evaluate blood flow when searching for more information than described on the MRI. Event Related Potentials to evaluate attention processing.

Treatment
1. Coordinating treatment with a stroke expert if needed from a University hospital
2. Risk factor reduction using aggressive control of blood pressure, cholesterol reduction and antiplatelet therapy, or anti-coagulation therapy as indicated: i.e., Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin