Neurorehabilitation
Cardiovascular Accident or Stroke
An ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage in an artery leading to oxygen deprivation in the brain. Hemorrhagic stroke, on the other hand, is caused by a ruptured blood vessel leading to a brain hemorrhage.
Treatment characteristics
These are some of the signs and symptoms:
- Loss of strength or paralysis of half of the body
- Speech difficulties
- Sudden visual loss in one eye
- Severe and unexplained headache
People at risk are those who lead a sedentary lifestyle, are overweight, suffer from high blood pressure, smoke, use drugs or have a family history, among others.
Prompt action is crucial if in the presence of someone who is suffering from a stroke, you must contact the emergency services as soon as possible for treatment. The time of detection and proper intervention are important factors for recovery.
A stroke usually results in facial paralysis, walking difficulties, speech difficulties and memory loss. Therefore, the person who has suffered a stroke must undergo several therapies to help recover the impaired functions. These include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc. These therapies are supervised by a multidisciplinary team focused on achieving the best possible recovery according to the gravity of the damage.
The result depends on the extent of injury. But for most cases, significant improvement is achieved.
It is advisable to stay in Spain for about 3 to 6 months to achieve a slight percentage of improvement and between 6 and 12 months to achieve a higher percentage of recovery. The length of stay is to manage and monitor the entire recovery process.
The process is hard and slow for the patient and their loved ones.
Relevant information
Advantages gained from the treatment
- Continuous evaluation
- Documentation of changes and progress
- Therapy readjustment for faster improvement
- Therapy readjustment for faster rehabilitation
Treatment itinerary
Before treatment
- Check that you have prepared all the personal documentation (credit card, cash, passport, Identity Card...), medical (reports, prescriptions, images...) and travel (confirmation of accommodation booking, travel tickets...)
- If you take medication of any kind not related to the surgery, do not forget to take with you the necessary amount for your stay in Spain, as well as the medical prescription that will allow you to travel with it without problems.
- When you come to Spain, be aware that you already have a treatment plan that will begin immediately upon your arrival at the clinic.
During treatment
- Once you are in Spain, you will have to make an appointment with the specialist to review the documents and plan the treatment. Some phases may need to be adjusted for the effectiveness and success of the rehabilitation.
- Once you are in Spain, you will have to make an appointment with your specialist. During this visit, the doctor will open your medical record (for which you will be asked to provide all your medical documentation), perform a physical examination and tell you if any further tests are needed to confirm the treatment.
- In most cases, you are immediately admitted to the clinic to start the rehabilitation process in Spain. You are monitored 24 hours a day by the rehabilitation team.
After treatment
- When the treatment in Spain is finished, our professionals provide a series of guidelines to continue your therapy at home.
- Remember that your recovery time will vary depending on your age, your physical condition, your lifestyle habits and your attitude!
- Keep in mind that your successful recovery also depends on you!
