Brain stem

Brain stem stroke is a unique type of stroke that is uncommon, accounting for 10-15% of cases. While all strokes are unique, brain stem strokes are particularly different in terms of symptoms and recovery. This is because of the brain stem’s role in many of the body’s vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and […]

In the following brainstem labeled diagram, we see Thalamus, Midbrain, Pons, Medulla, and Spinal Cord. As illustrated here, Midbrain, Pons, Medulla, and Spinal Cord all come under the Brain Stem.

An occipital lobe stroke often causes vision problems, such as blindness on one half of the visual field. This can often be treated by...

The brain stem controls several vital body functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing. A blockage or bleed in the brain stem can cause a brain stem stroke and impact a person’s coordination, movement, and speech. We give an overview of brain stem strokes, including symptoms, treatments, and risks.

brain+stem | Brain stem

The brain stem is divided into three, roughly inch-long sections: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. The brain stem is primarily composed of gray matter surrounded by white matter fiber...

Your brainstem connects your brain to your spinal cord. It sits at the bottom of your brain and includes the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata. Your brainstem sends messages to the rest of your body to regulate balance, breathing, heart rate and more.

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