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Cerebellum and Brainstem
A stroke involving the cerebellum
may result in a lack of coordination, clumsiness, shaking,
or other muscular difficulties. These are important to diagnose
early, since swelling may cause brainstem compression or hydrocephalus.
Strokes
in the brainstem are usually due to basilar occlusion,
although in many cases the clinical syndrome may fit the
criteria for a lacunar stroke [Mohr JP and Sacco RL, 1992]
Brainstem strokes can be serious or even fatal. People who
survive may be left with severe impairments or remain in a
vegetative state.
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Stroke Education
