Left Brain/Right Brain: A Stroke’s Impact

The impact of stroke depends on the location of the blocked artery, and how much brain tissue is affected. The left and right side of the brain control the opposite side of the body. So, if the stroke occurred on the left side of your brain, your right side would be primarily affected.

If A Stroke Occurs on the Right Side of the Brain….

• Possible paralysis on left side of body
• Possible vision problems
• Possible inquisitive behavioral reactions
• Possible memory loss

If A Stroke Occurs on the Left Side of the Brain…

• Possible paralysis on the right side of the body
• Possible speech/language challenges
• Possible memory loss
• Possible slowness and caution in behavior