This site offers information about why African Americans have an increased risk of stroke. Risk factors include higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and sickle cell anemia.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
Heart attack,stroke, and cardiac arrest are life-and-death emergencies -- every second counts. If you see or have any of the listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1.
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American Heart Association
This guide offers information to help you on your road to recovery from stroke, including post-stroke issues, prevention, exercises, and recommendations. The guide is available online, Print copies may be ordered by calling 1-800-STROKES.
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National Stroke Association
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. The good news is that treatments are available that can greatly reduce the damage caused by a stroke. Getting treatment within 60 minutes can prevent disability.
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NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - NINDS
Understanding what you can do to reduce your risk can decrease your chances of having a stroke. Nevertheless, it is still important to know the warning signs of stroke and how to respond to them.
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American Stroke Association
Read about aphasia and how family and friends can help and support the patient.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
American Stroke Association
Stroke may cause temporary or permanent weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. Learn how occupational therapists can help stroke survivors regain their strength to again engage in daily activities.
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American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
Stroke risk can be controlled easier than one might think. With the help of a doctor, many diseases that increase stroke risk can be treated, and lifestyle risk factors such an unhealthy eating and smoking can be changed.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
About one in three people who have a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), which is sometimes called a ministroke, eventually have a stroke, with about half occurring during the year after the TIA. You can control or treat a number of risk factors associated with TIAs.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
This page teaches you how to recognize stroke symptoms and what to do if you think someone may be having a stroke.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
