Cause of Stroke

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A quick overview of everything you need to know about stroke, including the causes and signs of stroke.

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Read this brochure before talking to your doctor about aspirin therapy. Aspirin reduces the risk for clot-related causes of stroke, but increases the risk for hemorrhagic stroke.

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Protect your heart and your brain

American Heart Association

Get all the facts on cardiovascular disease and the causes of heart attack and stroke with this PDF booklet.

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High cholesterol can be a cause of stroke, but like the people in this video, you can't get treated for it if you haven't gone to the doctor.

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Great tool to get you motivated about lifestyle changes! Answer a few questions and find out your risk of stroke. Learn about the causes of stroke, and start reducing your risk now.

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Migraine/stroke connection

American Heart Association

This interesting video addresses the increased risk of stroke in women who suffer migraines. The exact cause of the migraine/stroke link is not known.

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Did you know that diabetes can be a cause for stroke and heart disease? Learn more about the link through this QA session.

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Are you at risk?

American Stroke Association

This page has a ton of resources on stroke - take a personal risk assessment quiz, understand your risks and join the cause against stroke.

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Risk factors around the world

World Health Organization

This Cardiovascular Disease Atlas resource breaks down the major causes of stroke, and modifiable/non-modifiable risk factors across different world populations.

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...of reasons to stop smoking. Long associated with lung cancer, smoking is also a major cause of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Read more here.

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Short and simple animation that shows exactly how an embolus or hemorrhage can be a cause of stroke.

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Sickle cell and stroke

American Stroke Association

Sickle cell disease can be a cause of stroke in children and adults. Learn how to protect yourself or someone you love with this informational page.

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Cholesterol video

Health Central

What is cholesterol, where does it come from and how can it be a cause of stroke? Find out with this short animation.

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High blood pressure is the number one cause of stroke but may have no warning signs. Understand how hypertension increases your risk of stroke.

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Do you get haircuts at a salon? Or take birth control pills? Both might cause stroke in rare cases. Learn more here.

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this page created by...

Deanna Durica
Community Leader
Chicago