Stroke Information
What are the stroke signs you should be on the lookout for? Who is most likely to experience a stroke? Are there lifestyle choices you can make that will help you avoid a stroke? And if you or a loved one has had a stroke, what should you expect with a stroke rehabilitation or recovery program? This section will help you answer those questions and more as it walks you through stroke risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention information.
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With�more than�700,000 annually in the U.S. alone, strokes occur most frequently in those over 65, with risk factors increasing substantially at 55. Find out what you need to know about stroke,...
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country and causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease. Discover the definition of a stroke, the causes and symptoms of stroke,...
Learn about the three treatment stages for stroke - prevention, therapy immediately after stroke, and post-stroke rehabilitation - and the treatments appropriate for each stage.
Stroke damage in the brain can affect the entire body, resulting in mild to severe disabilities, including paralysis, problems with thinking, speech difficulties, and emotional problems. Learn more...
Warning Signs and Risk Factors for Stroke
There are five primary stroke warning signs as well as other less obvious signs that you may be having a mini-stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Learn the warning signs here.
Stroke can be devastating, but physical therapy can help stroke patients relearn to walk, sit, stand, lie down, and switch from one type of movement to another. Working with physical therapists to...
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