6. Insular Cortex and Neglect
Aim: Research relationship between right
insular damage and neglect
7. Insular Cortex and Neglect
Procedure: examined 9 right-handed PPT
4 with right insular cerebrovascular accidents,
5 with left, 4-8 weeks after acute stroke
8. Insular Cortex and Neglect
Findings: PPT’s with left insular lesions showed
significant neglect
9. Insular Cortex and Neglect
Conclusion: right insular cortex has a role in
awareness of external stimuli