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costovertebral angle (CVA), one of two angles that outline a space over the kidneys. The angle is formed by the lateral and downward curve of the lowest rib and the vertical column of the spine itself. CVA tenderness to percussion is a common finding in pyelonephritis and other infections of the kidney and adjacent structures. CVA, CVA cerebrovascular accident. CVA Cerebrovascular accident, see there Patient discussion about CVA. Q. Why does it take so long to talk!!! I had a stroke Dec 17, 2006. My left side of brain was effected. So my right hand and right leg is hard to use. I have a brain aneurysm, that is not operable. Why can't I talk normally,in person and over the phone so people can understand me. A. I am sorry to hear about your stroke and wish you a fast recovery. Here is an article I found which discusses the problem to talk normally after a stroke: http://www.stroke.org/site/DocServer/NSAFactSheet_Cognition.pdf?docID=986 Q. Migraine stroke Hi, I'm 58 years-old male and I have migraines with aura since age 14. Two weeks ago, I felt weakness in the left side of my body, and at the hospital the doctors told me I had a stroke. I underwent several tests, but they still don't know the cause for the stroke (my lab tests are normal; I don't have diabetes or hypertension). My neurologist said that although it's very rare, he thinks that my stroke was caused by my migraine. I tried to find information about it, but couldn't find much – do you know where I can get some more info? Thanks! A. I was sorry to hear about your stroke. I hope you feel better now. I tried to search the net and found several links you may find intresting: http://headaches.about.com/od/migrainediseas1/a/mx_stroke_risk.htm http://chealth.canoe.ca/channel_section_details.asp?text_id=3578&channel_id=7&relation_id=24636 I hope you'll find them helpfull best wishes! Q. What Are the Risk Factors for Developing Stroke? My father had a stroke recently, at the age of 73. What are the risk factors for developing this? A. Primary risk factors include: Read more or ask a question about CVA1) smoking 2) excessive alcohol intake 3) uncontrolled high blood pressure 4) high cholesterol 5) overweight/unhealthy diet 6) illegal drugs/abuse of Rx drugs 7) known or unknown heart problems 8) diabetes 9) known or unknown vascular brain defects - aneurysm, etc. 10)family history of stroke How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These products help spinal cord injury patients, along with bedridden, decreased mobility, CVA, and other acute rehabilitation patients. For all serious AEs (regardless of relationship to study drug), MI, CVA, and syncope occurred with frequencies ranging from 0 to 1% with no predilection for treatment group or AHT use. Seven of the 20 people with a CVA demonstrated left-sided weakness. |
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