A recent study by Simon Fraser University researchers has found that indirect damage to the thalamus, a central brain hub, contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke, despite not being directly damaged. The findings suggest that new therapies targeting the thalamus could reduce chronic stroke burden. Researchers recorded brain activity in stroke survivors and found a link between thalamus damage and impairment level. Indirect damage to the thalamus disrupts its functions and impacts other parts of the brain. Restoring thalamus function could potentially alleviate long-term stroke impacts. Further research is needed to understand how indirect damage evolves over time.
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Study sheds new light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke, offers new path toward possible treatment
