The patient became severely. confused, agitated and combative approximately 12 hours after the first dose of. levofloxacin. The patientâs oxygen saturations were within normal limits, electrolytes. within normal limits, and no other cause for his change in mental status was apparent.
Common heart disorders can increase your risk for stroke. For example, coronary artery disease increases your risk for stroke, because plaque builds up in the arteries and blocks the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain.
A small study by Howard Carter of the University of Western Australia School of Sport Science suggests that immersing the body in water to the level of the heart increases blood flow through the brain's cerebral arteries, thus improving vascular health and cognitive function.