Stroke rehabilitation during pregnancy.
- Author:
Capistrano Judah Leo G.
;
Ang-Muñoz Cynthia D.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Cerebrovascular Diseases
- MeSH: Human; Female; Adult; Dysarthria; Fetal Monitoring; Headache; Hemiplegia; Hemorrhage; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Trimester, Third; Stroke; Tomography, X-ray Computed; Stroke Rehabilitation
- From: Acta Medica Philippina 2010;44(2):67-71
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
A 34-year-old, G5P4, non-hypertensive patient presented with headache, left hemiplegia, and dysarthria on her third trimester. Cranial computed tomography scan revealed a right capsuloganglionic bleed. The biophysical report was essentially normal. Non-surgical management was instituted. The patient was referred for rehabilitation consisting of physical and occupational therapy with fetal monitoring to facilitate optimal functioning. This case report highlights the importance of early multidisciplinary management of a patient with stroke during pregnancy.