Post-stroke movement syndromes
Post-stroke movement syndromes
Post-stroke movement syndromes
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<strong>Post</strong>-<strong>stroke</strong> <strong>movement</strong> disorders<br />
<strong>Post</strong>-<strong>stroke</strong> <strong>movement</strong> disorders<br />
Conclusions<br />
• Many different varieties of abnormal <strong>movement</strong>s can be<br />
found after a <strong>stroke</strong> either acutely or as a delayed sequel<br />
• They can be hyperkinetic (hemichorea - hemibalismus) or<br />
hypokinetic (vascular parkinsonismus)<br />
• Main cause are lesions in basal ganglia or thalamus but<br />
can occur also with <strong>stroke</strong> at many different locations in the<br />
motor circuit.<br />
• Many are self – limiting but treatment may be required for<br />
symptom control