Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the mechanisms of movement control. In this context, it follows that early diagnosis and proper care will help manage symptoms and improve the quality of life in patients who are diagnosed with PD.
Introduction The Glasgow Coma Scale is one of the most important and widely used applications for the conscious state of a patient following brain injury. Standardized by Graham Teasdale and Bryan Jennett in 1974, GCS was initiated to evaluate neurological functions and has since become an important building block of...
Introduction Hemorrhagic strokes are less common than ischemic strokes but occur in about 13% of all strokes and are highly dangerous. These occur when an artery in the brain ruptures, causing bleeding in or around the brain tissue. Given the severity of hemorrhagic strokes, assessment and management should be done...
In the medical world, intracranial hemorrhage is considered a serious medical condition due to bleeding within the skull. Nevertheless, most cases of intracranial hemorrhage have severe neurological consequences when not appropriately treated promptly. The knowledge of what causes, types, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments exist for intracranial hemorrhage can provide useful...
Introduction Amiodarone was originally synthesized and tested as an anti-anginal drug in the 1960s, but its antiarrhythmic properties were later discovered. In addition to its superior efficacy as an antiarrhythmic drug, it has minimal negative inotropic effects, making it advantageous for use in patients with heart failure. Infusion ProtocolTotal infusion...
Ischemic stroke, a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, occurs when a blood clot obstructs the flow of blood to the brain, leading to brain cell death. Prompt treatment is crucial to minimize damage and improve outcomes. Two primary interventions for ischemic stroke are Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA) and...
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