Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a specific type of injury to the brain which sometimes affects babies born prematurely. It is the most common birth-related brain injury that is caused by a lack of blood flow during labor and delivery.PVL occurs when the white matter in the ventricles of the brain becomes damaged or decayed. White matter is very important […]
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain dysfunction (brain injury) that occurs when the brain experiences a decrease in oxygen or blood flow. HIE can occur before birth, during labor and delivery or after birth. The amount of time the brain spends without oxygen or blood flow can impact how severely the brain is damaged.Brain injury […]
Delirium is sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness. A person has a change in mental status and acts disoriented and distracted. It is more common in older adults, especially those with dementia, and people who need hospitalization. Prompt treatment is essential in helping a person with […]
Syncope (fainting) is a temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain. It’s also called fainting or “passing out.” It most often occurs when blood pressure is too low (hypotension) and the heart doesn’t pump enough oxygen to the brain. The patient is motionless and limp and usually has cool extremities, a […]
Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain. This excess fluid causes the ventricles to widen, putting pressure on the brain’s tissues.CSF is in constant circulation within the ventricles of the brain and serves many crucial functions:1) It acts as a “shock absorber” for the brain and spinal […]
Brain Haemorrhage/ Stroke is the localized bleeding in the surrounding brain tissue.