Stroke Medicine
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic; Cerebrovascular accident; Stroke - hemorrhagic
Treatment
A stroke is a medical emergency. Immediate treatment can save lives and reduce disability. Call 911 or your local emergency number or seek immediate medical care at the first signs of a stroke.
It is very important for people who are having stroke symptoms to get to a hospital as quickly as...
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From Our Experts
Cholesterol, Stroke, and Statins: Is there a paradox?
High cholesterol, specifically high LDL and low HDL, is clearly a risk factor for the development of heart disease, heart attack, and... Read more »
Taking Anticoagulants After Stroke
I just got back from the lab and it's always the big unknown on what those results will be. Since my stroke in 2001, my neurologist put me... Read more »
Could my Migraines be a warning of following family history of stroke?
Full Question: I, unfortunately, have had "vascular" migraines since the age of 18. I am now 62. With every migraine I thought I was having... Read more »
My Dog is a Stroke Survivor
I can't take another incident like this, but Friday night after work I found myself involved in more Rocky drama. My 4-year-old poodle,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Acupuncture for Strokes
SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- From treating pain to easing nausea, acupuncture is becoming more common in the United States. Now, scientists... Read more »
FDA delays Botox approval for stroke-related muscle damage
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to delay its approval of the wrinkle med Botox for the treatment of upper limb muscle... Read more »
Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
For specific treatment, see stroke. Medicine may be prescribed for: High blood pressure Cholesterol problem ... Read more »
Stroke Overview
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can help to prevent stroke by controlling risk factors, including high blood pressure, smoking, atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart... Read more »
Robotic Aids Help People Recover from Stroke
According to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, robotic aids are able to help stroke patients improve their ability to... Read more »
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