Stroke
treatments submit a link
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.
A blockage in one of your carotid arteries can cause a stroke. This low-tech tutorial explains carotid endarterectomy, the procedure to clear blockages.
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.
Immediate treatment of stroke is essential to prevent disability. Strokes tend to reoccur, so medical prevention is key.
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Different symptoms in women
Mayo Clinic
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.
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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Everything you need to know
Stroke
A quick overview of everything you need to know about stroke in a printable PDF file, including statistics, risk factors and warning signs.
Stroke calculator
Harvard
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!
risks submit a link
Just because it goes away, doesn't mean it's not a problem. Symptoms of a TIA might foreshadow a catastrophic stroke.
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.
Women, migraines, and stroke
American Heart
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.
High cholesterol leads to stroke
YouTube
There are no symptoms of high cholesterol, then one day you suddenly have a stroke; a stroke that has been building for twenty years.
Number one cause of stroke
Better Health
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.
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.


