Magnetic and Stroke (For Insured Persons and Their Families)

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» Strokes (cerebrovascular disease) and the use of magnetic waves (magnetic resonance imaging)

• Stroke.
  • A stroke, also known as paralysis or hemiplegia, is a medical emergency that occurs when the brain's blood supply is suddenly cut off. This causes brain cells to be quickly damaged or die because they don't get enough oxygen and nutrients from the blood. This condition can lead to permanent brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

» Types of stroke.

• Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, accounting for about 90% of all cases. It occurs when a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot or fatty deposits, preventing blood from flowing through.
• โรคหลอดเลือดสมองแตก (Hemorrhagic Stroke) : เกิดจากหลอดเลือดในสมองแตก ทำให้มีเลือดไหลออกไปกดทับเนื้อสมองและทำลายเซลล์สมอง มักเกิดจากภาวะความดันโลหิตสูง

» การตรวจวินิจฉัยโรคหลอดเลือดสมองด้วยคลื่นแม่เหล็ก

• In the context of acute stroke, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a crucial diagnostic tool. It allows doctors to make a timely and accurate diagnosis, which is essential for providing prompt treatment and minimizing brain damage.
  • MRI Working Principle: An MRI machine uses a powerful magnetic field and radio waves to create highly detailed images of the brain and blood vessels. MRI can accurately show abnormalities in blood vessels and brain tissue, especially in detecting areas damaged by cerebral ischemia.
  • Benefits of MRI in Stroke Diagnosis.
    1. Differentiating Stroke Types: MRI can distinguish between ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, which is crucial for selecting the correct treatment approach.
    2. Localization and Severity: MRI can accurately pinpoint the location, size, and extent of brain damage.
    3. A special type of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) called Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) is a medical imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels in the brain. It is used to detect blockages, narrowing, or other abnormalities in the blood vessels.
    4. Certain types of MRI, such as Diffusion-Weighted MRI (DWI) and Perfusion MRI (MRP), can help assess the area of the brain that may still be salvageable from ischemia (Penumbra). This information is crucial in the decision-making process of whether or not to administer thrombolytic drugs.

Magnetic Therapy for Stroke Patients: Treatment and Rehabilitation.

• In addition to their use in diagnosis, magnetic-based technologies are also being studied and developed for the rehabilitation of stroke patients, such as:
  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS): This is a non-surgical technique that uses an electromagnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, helping to promote the function of brain areas affected by stroke.
  • Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (PMS): This is a device that uses high-intensity electromagnetic fields to stimulate peripheral nerves and weak muscles in patients. This causes the muscles to contract, which helps prevent muscle atrophy from disuse and can also help reduce muscle spasticity.

Package: STROKE AND MAGNETIC (For Insured Persons and Their Families)

Service Eligibility Conditions.

• Lump sum package price Includes the cost of the inspection items as specified. Nursing service fee Hospital service fees.
• Lump sum package price For insured persons at Ladprao Hospital only.

EXPIRES 31 DECEMBER 2025

For more information, please contact the Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Center, Building 3, 4th Floor. Tel: 0 2530 2556 ext. 3420, 3421.