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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Stroke Recovery

Stroke recovery often leads to slow decline: study

July 07, 2009
Results from a new study suggest that within five years of suffering a stroke, even people who initially recover often slip into a gradual decline, particularly if they have limited access to health care. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Stroke Recovery: “When Will I Get Better?”
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...Awareness Month is almost over for another year but stroke recovery always continues. I am a... Read more »

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Are headaches normal in the course of post stroke recovery?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...getting worse. Is this the normal course of post stroke recovery or a potential side effect of... Read more »

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Stroke Heroes: Send Us Your Stories
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

  We would like to hear your stories of stroke recovery. It can be journal writing, poetry, essay,... Read more »

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The Medicare Mess May Affect Your Stroke Recovery
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...have had difficulty understanding.   For example, stroke costs our nation about 54.9 billion... Read more »

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert

...be broken Everyday we are breaking new ground in Stroke Recovery Keep working towards your goals... Read more »

Health Guide

Stroke Recovery
RecoveryAfter a stroke, patients should take allnecessary measures, including medications and lifestyle changes, to prevent another stroke. For those whose stroke was ischemic, aspirin, warfarin, or... Read more »
Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis
...medical emergency – remember that immediate treatment can make a difference between life and death. Recovery Rehabilitation begins almost immediately after a stroke and is initiated in the... Read more »
Treatment Helpful in Reducing Risk of Depression After Stroke
...state, "Post-stroke depression has been shown in numerous studies to be associated with both impaired recovery in activities of daily living and increased mortality. Prevention of depression... Read more »
Stroke Medications
...confirmed that early treatment with thrombolytics can greatly increase a stroke patient's chances for recovery, their use has been limited due to the short treatment window (within 3 hours of... Read more »
Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with high blood pressure?
...After a diagnosis, you probably have a lot of questions about your risks, and your next steps toward recovery. We have answers. What Do the Numbers Mean?Your doctor should take your blood... Read more »

Related News

Music helps stroke recovery
October 03, 2008

Researchers in Finland say that listening to music may improve stroke patients' recovery. In a recent study, doctors found that stroke patients who... Read summary »

Exercise to Prevent Severe Strokes
October 30, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems compared to... Read summary »

Protecting Brains After Stroke
May 05, 2008

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Currently, there is only one FDA... Read summary »

Acupuncture for Strokes
May 05, 2008

SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- From treating pain to easing nausea, acupuncture is becoming more common in the United States. Now,... Read summary »

Stopping Brain Bleeding
May 05, 2008

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Intracerebral hemorrhaging, or brain bleeding, is a scary type of stroke. It makes up 15 percent of all... Read summary »