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Health Encyclopedia: Managing A Stroke

Managing a Stroke

Until recently, the treatment of stroke was restricted to basic life support at the time of the stroke and rehabilitation later. Now, however, treatments can be dramatically beneficial when administered as soon as possible after the onset of the stroke. It is critical to get to the hospital and be diagnosed as soon as possible. There are several steps in the initial assessment and management of person with stroke.

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Expert & Community Posts

Ask the Expert: Should I be on the Newest High Blood Pressure Medication?

By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert

My doctor didn't give me one of the new drugs that are good for my blood pressure. Is this... Read more »

Back on Coumadin

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

It's been seven weeks since I had my baby. The time is really flying by and soon my... Read more »

High Blood Pressure Controversy: Wading Through the Muck

By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common condition in Western civilization. It is... Read more »

British Study Shows Antipsychotics Increase of Stroke in People With Dementia

By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert

Bmj.com has published an article from The British Medical Journal about a study showing that... Read more »

The Merci Retrieval System

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

The fact I survived my massive stroke in 2001 is remarkable to me. In fact, until recently I... Read more »

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Health Guide

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Medications

Treatments for PAD help manage leg pain and improve function, as well as reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke. Drugs used for improving leg pain and function are generally those... Read more »

Stroke Medications

Intravenous Thrombolytics. Clot-busting (thrombolytic) drugs break up existing blood clots. They are among the important treatments for heart attacks, and are now also used for ischemic... Read more »

Stroke Risk Factors: Heart Disease and Stroke

New or recurrent strokes affect about 700,000 Americans every year. Although incidence of stroke has increased, more people are surviving stroke, and the death rate is declining. While... Read more »

Stroke Prevention

PreventionForty percent of patients who have had a stroke or TIA will suffer a subsequent stroke within 5 years. In 2006, the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association released... Read more »

What Is A Stroke?

New Prevention GuidelinesIn 2006, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association released updated guidelines for preventing a second stroke among patients who have... Read more »

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