Switching attention deficits in post-stroke individuals with different aphasia types
People with aphasia (PWA) also have deficits in attention, thinking, memory, and executive functions. Moreover, s growing body of literature indicates specific attention deficits in some PWA. These cognitive deficits, especially problems
Atypical Presentation of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Aphasia
A 49-year-old male presented to the emergency department (ED) via EMS with a chief complaint of altered mental status. Per emergency medical services (EMS), the patient was found confused in his truck with a generator running
Recovery from aphasia in the first year after stroke
Most individuals who experience aphasia after a stroke recover to some extent, with the majority of gains taking place in the first year. The nature and time course of this recovery process is only partially understood, especially
Are People with Aphasia Included in Stroke Trials? A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
In stroke research, people with aphasia are generally under-represented, and frequently excluded from intervention trials for which language status is highly salient, including post-stroke information, self-management, and depression screening. The
Multiple Sclerosis Manifested as Isolated Aphasia
Case Presentation A 33-year-old man was presented with progressive inability to speak since past 2 days. Medical History Clinical Exam His physical examination revealed: Speech evaluation showed: CT scan of the head and CT angiography of the head and neck: Unremarkable MRI Spine: Negative for any demyelinating plaques MRI of brain with contrast found: Diagnosis […]
Atypical Manifestation Demonstrating Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Case Presentation A 63-year old businessman presented with the complaints of memory loss and non-fluent speech for 7 years. He also had personality changes for over 5 years. The patient displayed progressive non-fluent aphasia in addition to gradual social withdrawal prior to presentation. Medical History At age 59, His imaging revealed: At age 61, Second […]