FAST Round (Strokes)
This occurs when a blood clot blocks supply to part of the brain
What is ischemic/occlusive stroke ?
I am located in the posterior brain, my speech output is fluent but I have trouble accessing phonological and semantic connections; some say my speech is "fluent but empty"
What is Receptive Aphasia?
RHD
Comprises the central nervous system
What is brain and spinal cord?
The food or liquid that one chews/ manipulates and swallows
What is bolus?
CVA
What is Cerebral Vascular Accident?
I am a type of CVA that will NOT show up on a CAT scan right away
What is ischemic/occlusive CVA?
"Nothing's wrong with me, I'm just fine! I dont need therapy!" (often seen in people with RHD)
What is agnosia?
Type of dementia in which gradually the damage from multiple small strokes becomes evident in reduced cognitive functioning
What is Multi infarct dementia?
In someone with normal swallowing, on average how long does the pharyngeal phase take?
What is two seconds?
Area of dead brain tissue
What is an infarct?
I occur when structures in the brain shift past the central part of the brain
Failure to attend to and perceive items on the left contralateral side (seen in individuals with RHD)
What is left side neglect?
The “Four D’s” associated with cognitive impairment?
What are Delirium, Depression, Drugs, and Dementia?
This may happen if the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not open and permit food to enter the stomach?
What is reflux?
Type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel bursts in the brain
What is hemorrhagic CVA
I am a brain disease characterized by neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques
What is Alzheimer's Disease (AD)?
Difficulty recognizing familiar faces despite preserved object recognition
What is prosopagnosia?
A temporary state of unconsciousness from controlled dose of barbiturate drug (used to help reduce swelling of brain)
What is induced coma?
Swallowing disorder occuring as a result of neurological or structural problem.
What is Dysphagia?
TIA
I cause people to bump into things or ignore objects and items to the left of me (left side neglect), I also may have cognitive, perceptual and communication deficits
What is Right Hemisphere Disorder?
Cognitive ability that allows you to select and prioritize relevant information, both internal and external
What is attention?
Damage throughout the brain (seen in Alzheimer's, and some TBIs)
What is diffuse damage?
This refers to the contractions of the esophagus to send the bolus toward the stomach
What is peristalsis?