Stroke: Hesitant or Impulsive?Current as of: December 6, 2017 |
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Stroke: Hesitant or Impulsive?Topic OverviewDepending on which side of the brain was affected by a stroke , the way a person approaches tasks may be different than it was before the stroke. Stroke on the left side of the brainPeople who have had a stroke on the left side of the brain tend to be slow, cautious, and disorganized when they are doing unfamiliar activities. They appear anxious and hesitant, which is often quite different from the way they were before the stroke.
Stroke on the right side of the brainPeople who have had a stroke on the right side of the brain tend to be impulsive and act too quickly. They may act as if they are unaware of their problems. They often try to do things that are beyond their abilities and that may be unsafe, such as trying to walk across a room without putting on a brace and then falling as a result. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofDecember 6, 2017
Current as of: December 6, 2017 |
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