GRT 2111 Lecture Notes - Global Aphasia, Anosognosia, Hemiparesis
9 Feb 2013
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Weakness or paralysis in legs and/or arms. Cognitive problems, including difficulties with language (aphasia) Unilateral neglect, where person ignores things in their left visual field. Anosognosia (inability to acknowledge physical reality of stroke) Apraxia (difficulty planning and executing complex motor sequences) Anosognosia (more common in rh than lh strokes) Aware of the deficit and often suffer from depression. Intact language production, although output often does not make sense and they use neologisms (made-up words) Decreased vital capacity in breathing, important for speech. Difficulty with organization & perception of the environment. Impairments in cognitive function caused by problems in blood vessels that feed the brain. Prevalence is 1-4% in adults aged 65+ Decline in the ability to organize thoughts or actions. Difficulty planning ahead and communicating details sequentially. Cholinesterase inhibitors: e. g. , donepezil (aricept), galantamine (razadyne) and rivastigmine (exelon) These are alzheimer"s drugs that work by boosting levels of acetylcholine. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps and diarrhea.
