"Neuroplasticity never expires" simply means your brain never loses its ability to learn and rebuild itself, no matter your age or how long ago a stroke happened. Think of your brain like a road network. A stroke destroys a main highway, blocking communication to your muscles or speech. Neuroplasticity is your brain’s natural ability to pave new side roads and detours around that damaged area. While building new roads is fastest right after a stroke, your brain’s road crew ne

The "Golden Window" refers to the critical early hours following stroke onset. Administering intravenous thrombolytics (clot-busters) within 4.5 hours or performing mechanical thrombectomy (clot removal) within 24 hours restores vital blood flow to starving brain tissue. Primary Benefits: Limits Permanent Damage: Prevents the death of millions of brain cells ("Time is Brain"). Preserves Daily Function: Drastically reduces long-term paralysis, speech loss, and disability. Maxi

Immediate presentation to an emergency department upon symptom onset is imperative. Intravenous thrombolysis (IV tPA) must be initiated within 4.5 hours for cute ischemaic events, whereas endovascular mechanical thrombectomy remains viable for up to 24 hours in large vessel occlusions. Diagnostic neuro-imaging—utilizing non-contrast Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)—is required to distinguish acute ischemic infarction from intracranial hemorrhage, a

Types of Brain Stroke Cases Ischemic Stroke: Acute management and long-term secondary prevention for blockages in blood supply to the brain. Hemorrhagic Stroke & Brain Aneurysms: Medical management, post-bleed stabilization, and monitoring for vascular malformations or aneurysms. Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA / "Mini-Strokes"): Diagnostic workups to prevent full-blown cerebrovascular events. Post-Stroke Neuro-Rehabilitation: Management of post-stroke complications, includin

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In today’s healthcare landscape, personal interaction is key. While telemedicine has gained traction, nothing compares to face-to-face consultations. They foster trust and allow for a deeper understanding of health concerns. Dr. Winnie Lim Khoo is available for in-person consultations at Room 1009, Manila Doctors Hospital, every Monday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This post highlights the benefits of these consultations, what you’ll find during your visit, and how to

GON block injections can provide short-term relief (typically a few weeks) for some individuals to help prevent migraine attacks. Your doctor might suggest a GON block if other preventive treatments have not been effective, or if you are awaiting the effects of new medications. This option may also be suitable if you cannot undergo other treatments due to age or pregnancy. Additionally, your doctor might recommend a GON block to address a prolonged migraine attack (status mig

Stroke is classified into two main types: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke . Ischemic stroke, the most common, occurs when a blood...