Hyperreflexia and an upward plantar response may be seen contralateral to the stroke location. Specific to the left MCA territory, the patient may demonstrate expressive or receptive aphasia ...

Imagine seeing a furry, four-legged animal that meows. Mentally, you know what it is, but the word "cat" is stuck on the tip of your tongue.

If your loved one is at risk for stroke, lifestyle factors and medication ... want to say but has trouble saying or writing it); receptive aphasia (when someone hears a voice or sees the print ...

Mr Docksey said living with aphasia is "frustrating" and it has a huge impact on his life every day A stroke survivor is calling for more understanding of his communication condition. Mark Docksey ...

For former patient Steve Best, these communication classes were an integral part of his post-stroke journey. Best has aphasia, a disorder that affects the ability to communicate, caused by a ...