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Have Short-term Memory Loss, Unable To Read. Earlier Had CVA. Prognosis?
A friend of mine recently had a CVA. He is 87 years old, has short term memory loss (cannot remember the year, but remembers he has been married for 57 years). Is able to be up and around at the hospital, showered and was sitting up in the chair, but is unable to read printed word, which is one of his great passions. He will be going to a nursing rehab facility for occupational therapy soon. His CVA occurred on 8/2/2013, so not very long ago. What can you tell me about his prognosis?
Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Hi,
Due to CVA there might be vascular insufficiency causing poor blood supplyto some part of his brain might be giving rise this problem.
There is possibility of having Alzheimer disease.
Consult Neurophysician and get examined.
Ok and take care.
Due to CVA there might be vascular insufficiency causing poor blood supplyto some part of his brain might be giving rise this problem.
There is possibility of having Alzheimer disease.
Consult Neurophysician and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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