stroke survivor

collocation in English

meaningsofstrokeandsurvivor

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stroke
noun
uk
/strəʊk/us
/stroʊk/
a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of ...
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survivor
noun[C]
uk
/səˈvaɪ.vər/us
/sɚˈvaɪ.vɚ/
a person who continues to live, despite ...
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(Definition ofstrokeandsurvivorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This book itself is designed with the laudable aim of helping stroke survivors attain the highest quality of life possible.
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A population-based assessment of the impact and burden of caregiving for long-term stroke survivors.
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It comprises a collection of over 30 short contributions, mainly from health professionals and stroke survivors.
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The burden of caregiving in partners of long-term stroke survivors.
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Sleep disturbance was present in 23% of stroke survivors, compared with 9% of the nonstroke population.
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Stroke survivors may also make very few movements with their affected limb, even if it has adequate power and strength (motor neglect).
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Anderson et al.14 conducted a longitudinal study that assessed stroke survivors at onset, at four months and finally at one year poststroke.
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Good quality, well-conducted research is required to clarify the extent to which the problems are remediable and how to reduce the impact upon stroke survivors and their carers.
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Approximately one-third of stroke survivors experience major depression.
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Half of stroke survivors experience unilateral paralysis or weakness, and approximately 30-60% of them do not regain function.
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Hart has since recovered much of his mobility and is in good health, although he suffers from an emotional imbalance and other lasting effects common to stroke survivors.
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