“Has anyone fully recovered from a stroke?”
I am a 59 year old female. I want to know if anyone has fully recovered from a stroke?
3 Answers
CardiologistCardiologist
Yes, it depends how bad the stroke was. Lots of Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy.
Yes it is possible to fully recover from a stroke.
Patients with a transient form of stroke called Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), wherein stroke lasts less than 24 hours, do have complete recovery. In a major stroke lasting 24 hours or more, recovery is unpredictable. Depending on the location and the severity of the stroke, patients may or may not have a complete recovery. A lot is dependent on the adequate rehabilitation and efforts to prevent a new stroke. Carotid artery atherosclerosis is one of the common preventable causes of stroke.
