Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Atrial fibrillation (AF) describes the rapid, irregular beating of the left atrium (upper chamber) of the heart. These rapid contractions...
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Nov 27, 2018
Multi-Infarct Dementia
Multi-infarct dementia (MID) is a common cause of memory loss in the elderly. MID is caused by multiple strokes (disruption of blood...
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Oct 17, 2017
What is Paresthesia?
Paresthesia refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in...
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Sep 4, 2017
Cerebral Aneurysms
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that balloons out and fills with blood. An aneurysm can press...
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Dec 6, 2016
What is PBA?
What is PBA? PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) is inappropriate involuntary episodes of laughing and crying in people with certain neurologic...
pinehurstneuro
Jul 24, 2016
THINK YOUR HAVING A STROKE?
THINK YOU ARE HAVING A STROKE? CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY! F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot...
pinehurstneuro
Jul 12, 2016
WHAT IS CAROTID ARTERY STENOSIS?
The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and...
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