Stroke: Left Hemispheric Stroke vs. Right Hemispheric Stroke

Question 1

Left Hemispheric Stroke

Answer 1

1. Paralysis or weakness on right side of the body
2. Right visual field deficit
3. Aphasia (expressive, receptive, or global)
4. Altered intellectual ability
5. Slow, cautious behavior

Question 2

Right Hemispheric Stroke

Answer 2

1. Spatial-Perceptual deficits
2. Increased distractibility
3. Impulsive behavior and poor judgement
4. Lack of awareness of deficits
5. Left visual field deficit
6. Paralysis or weakness on left side of the body