FAQs: Stroke – your questions about stroke answered
Dr Melanie Stander, Mediclinic’s Emergency Medicine Manager, answers frequently asked questions about stroke. WHAT IS A STROKE? A stroke, also known as a brain attack or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA),
The different kinds of strokes: how they happen and how they harm your health
Ischaemic and haemorrhagic strokes and transient ischaemic attacks all affect the body differently. They can be caused by clots or ruptured blood vessels – and in some cases, like cryptogenic strokes, the cause remains a mystery.
Early warning signs of stroke
When it comes to a brain attack (stroke), every minute counts. Your immediate action can help prevent brain damage and long-term disability.
Trailblazers: 3 female Mediclinic doctors making history
It’s true what they say: women rule the world. These three are offering expert care, helping patients and making history in their respective fields.
Mental illness: A history of treatment
We take a look at the transformation of mental illness treatment in medicine over the centuries as well as the treatment options available at Mediclinic.
DID YOU KNOW?
-
Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
#MediclinicFacts -
The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
#MediclinicFacts -
Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
#MediclinicFacts -
We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
#MediclinicFacts -
To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
#MediclinicFacts -
You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
#MediclinicFacts -
We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
#MediclinicFacts -
We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
#MediclinicFacts
Share
Tweet
Adult ADHD: Your questions answered
Adult ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) can be a chronic, costly and debilitating disorder with far-reaching effects on your life – and your family’s. Here’s how treatment can transform your life.
Different kinds of migraines and what they mean
More than one in seven people suffer migraines, which are considered the third most common health condition in the world. Painful and debilitating, they often lead to absenteeism, anxiety and even depression. Dr Zafar Iqbal, a neurologist at Mediclinic Muelmed, describes the different kinds of migraines and what they mean.
DID YOU KNOW?
-
Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
#MediclinicFacts -
Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
#MediclinicFacts -
A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
#MediclinicFacts -
A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
#MediclinicFacts -
To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
#MediclinicFacts -
An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
#MediclinicFacts -
We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
#MediclinicFacts -
Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
#MediclinicFacts -
A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
#MediclinicFacts
Do you know how to recognise a serious head injury?
Head injuries can vary in degree from minor knocks to serious trauma. A neurologist at Mediclinic Sandton explains how important it is to distinguish between the two.
What sleep deprivation does to your health
With today’s fast-paced, always-on lifestyle, it’s not surprising that we’re not getting enough sleep. In fact, sleep deprivation is one of the biggest public health crises of our time, with an estimated one-third of adults not getting enough sleep.
Have you been detoxing incorrectly?
Detoxification or ‘detox’ for short, has become a popular component of wellness. From a vegetable or fruit detox to a liquid-only fast, these efforts all target your liver. New research reveals that detoxing actually occurs naturally in your brain – while you sleep. A neurologist at Mediclinic explains further.
Is it possible to fully recover from a stroke?
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa estimates that 10 people suffer a stroke in South Africa every hour. There are ways to minimise the effects of a stroke – providing you act fast. Neurologist Dr Marcelle Smith, practising at Mediclinic Sandton, explains.
LOAD MORE ARTICLES
