Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


In the Acute Stroke Unit

Trevor has been in the acute unit for one month following a right hemisphere Total Anterior Circulatory Stroke (TACS). For more information on TACS click on the ‘Additional Information’ button below. Patients with more severe strokes, such as a TACS are likely to be more physically impaired.

CT scan showing large right Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) territory infarct
CT scan showing large right Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) territory infarct

Trevor presented with a dense left sided hemiplegia. He requires hoisting for transfers, has urinary incontinence, left homonymous hemianopia and mild cognitive impairment.

Trevor is making good functional progress with his rehabilitation and is about to be transferred to the Stroke Rehabilitation ward. His detailed transfer letter notes that Trevor is prone to unpredictable tearful episodes.

Trevor transfer letter [PDF, 536KB]

Page last reviewed: 21 Feb 2020