... that the chronic hemiparesis accompanying ischemic stroke creates an altered metabolic environment in the tissues of the affected side that ultimately impairs vasomotor function. Methods: The study used a single-visit cross-sectional design. All tests were performed at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Nineteen...

... = 66), but not left, hemiparesis. Patients able to sit in a chair (n = 65), who mostly had less severe strokes, had a significantly higher mean SaO 2 and heart rate when sitting in the chair than when placed in any other position. About 10% of patients, especially those with a severe stroke, with right...

... that approximately 45% of patients with completed stroke have persistent hemiparesis [ 1 ]. Most patients, however, recover well mainly during the first 4 weeks following stroke [ 2, 3 ]. Predictions for stroke recovery are, however, difficult due to the heterogeneity of the pathogenesis of stroke-associated...