Stroke

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Video explaining stroke and what to do if you or someone you know is having symptoms of stroke. Potentially great video that loads with difficulty; at least the audio works.

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A blockage in one of your carotid arteries can cause a stroke. This low-tech tutorial explains carotid endarterectomy, the procedure to clear blockages.

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Aspirin can be a useful tool in the prevention of heart attack and stroke, but only your doctor can decide if aspirin therapy is right for you.

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Immediate treatment of stroke is essential to prevent disability. Strokes tend to reoccur, so medical prevention is key.

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Instead of, or in addition to, the usual symptoms of stroke, women may have atypical symptoms. Know the signs of stroke and get help fast.

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Types of stroke

American Heart

Learn more about the types of stroke and navigate the links to learn more about the issues surrounding stroke. Receive informational brochures by mail.

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A quick overview of everything you need to know about stroke in a printable PDF file, including statistics, risk factors and warning signs.

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Answer a few questions about your medical history and risk factors, and find out your risk of stroke. Great tool to get you motivated about lifestyle changes!

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Just because it goes away, doesn't mean it's not a problem. Symptoms of a TIA might foreshadow a catastrophic stroke.

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Act fast to prevent these

Satyam Foundation

Stroke is a leading cause of disability. Don't let embarrassment or denial prevent you from getting help and preventing complications.

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Migraines are associated with an increased risk of stroke, especially migraines with aura and vision loss. Watch this video and talk to your doctor about reducing your risk of stroke.

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A stroke occurs when a part of the brain does not receive the oxygen it needs to survive. Learn more with this short and simple animation.

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There are no symptoms of high cholesterol, then one day you suddenly have a stroke; a stroke that has been building for twenty years.

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Although American guidelines suggest an optimal blood pressure of 120/80, this Australian site brilliantly describes the effects of hypertension and their role in stroke.

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Sickle cell and stroke

Stroke Association

Sickle cell disease is a major risk factor for stroke. If you or your child has sickle cell, be prepared and know the symptoms of stroke.

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Margarita Tartakovsky
Community Leader
Florida