A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, James D. Tollmann MD is the president of Essex Inpatient Physicians. Dr. James D. Tollman is dedicated to providing post-acute rehabilitation care to elderly patients.
One of the top causes of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States, a stroke occurs when the brain does not receive oxygen due to blockage or rupture of the vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Age is a risk factor of stroke due to cardiovascular and metabolic issues that emerge in older people. Physicians can help prevent acute or sudden stroke by evaluating and controlling risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and dyslipidemia. However, not all treated post-acute stroke patients can go home immediately after treatment as they may need additional care and monitoring for a period of time.
Inpatient rehabilitation care for post-acute stroke is the act of providing health care for patients that have just received treatment for acute stroke to maximize their recovery and also ensure that they are safe at home after discharge. During rehabilitation, the patient's diet and health will be monitored. Patients are also encouraged to do some exercises and cease unhealthy habits like smoking.
One of the top causes of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States, a stroke occurs when the brain does not receive oxygen due to blockage or rupture of the vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Age is a risk factor of stroke due to cardiovascular and metabolic issues that emerge in older people. Physicians can help prevent acute or sudden stroke by evaluating and controlling risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and dyslipidemia. However, not all treated post-acute stroke patients can go home immediately after treatment as they may need additional care and monitoring for a period of time.
Inpatient rehabilitation care for post-acute stroke is the act of providing health care for patients that have just received treatment for acute stroke to maximize their recovery and also ensure that they are safe at home after discharge. During rehabilitation, the patient's diet and health will be monitored. Patients are also encouraged to do some exercises and cease unhealthy habits like smoking.
