Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Reason for admission

  • This is Mary’s first stroke
  • CT scan shows a left Partial Anterior Circulation Stroke (PACS) affecting the middle cerebral artery showing infarction in the left frontal and temporal lobes. For more information on PACS click on the ‘Additional Information’ button below
  • Mary experiences:
    • mild language problems (receptive and expressive)
    • reduced concentration
    • mild memory difficulties
    • reduced function in right arm and leg and is mobilising with assistance of one on the ward

Page last reviewed: 24 Feb 2020