What Are The Signs Of A Stroke
Get Your Facts Straight About Stroke
No one wants to think about being at risk for stroke. Some people imagine the worst scenario when hearing the word "stroke." But education is a key factor in preventing a stroke from occurring in your life. Let's talk about facts.
Stroke is not a disease.
Stroke strikes the brain.
When brain cells die it is permanent.
Stroke happens when a blood vessel bursts (hemorrhagic) or a blood vessel becomes clogged and blood flow to part of the brain is stopped (ischemic).
Stroke may happe...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Preventing a Stroke
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...episode and return to normal function, but even a small stroke will alter a whole life style.... Read more »
February Heart Month: Women's War on Stroke
By Cleo Hutton , Health ExpertOn average, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds. Every 3.3 minutes, someone dies of a... Read more »
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
By Cleo Hutton , Health ExpertSTROKE: From Patient to Person AgainAfter a stroke, how do we put the pieces of our lives back... Read more »
Black History Month promotes stroke awareness among African Americans
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...the greatest threats to African Americans, which is stroke. I spoke to a civic group about this... Read more »
My Stroke Anniversary: Sixteen Years of Survival
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert...anniversary. It has been sixteen years since the stroke on June 9, 1992. It is a time to assess... Read more »
Health Guide
Headache Before Stroke More Common in Migraineurs
"Headache is a common clinical symptom preceding or accompanying stroke, and migraine patients have a greater probability of complaining of headache, often with migraine-like features, before... Read more »Carotid Artery Disease
Baby boomers and seniors can take steps to reduce their chances of having a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes occur in 700,000 Americans each year, with nearly 157,000... Read more »More Research Links Migraine With Aura and Stroke in Women
In the last few years, studies have been released about Migraine and stroke risk, and Migraine and cardiovascular disease in both women and men. To all of this information, we can now add information... Read more »Stroke Patient Guide, Part I: Signs and Symptoms
At 3 a.m. the phone rings – it's the hospital calling to say that your brother has had a stroke. "Come quickly, it's serious". How can that be, you ask? Your brother is only 40 years old.... Read more »
Medications
...Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease... Read more »
...widen. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.... Read more »
...diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure... Read more »
...retains. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney... Read more »
...diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. How To Use Take this medication... Read more »
Related News
Ginkgo Biloba Protects Brain from Stroke
November 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ginkgo biloba has long been used as a natural brain booster. Now, researchers say it may also protect against brain damage... Read summary »
Program Improves Stroke Care
December 23, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hospitals participating in a voluntary quality improvement program for stroke treatment comply better to national... Read summary »
Preventing Stroke in Kids: Good and Bad News
April 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The good news is more children with a condition that puts them at risk for stroke are undergoing ultrasound screening. The bad... 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 »
Drugs Benefit Older Stroke Patients
September 15, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People over the age of 65 can benefit from cholesterol lowering drugs following a stroke or mini-stroke, according to a new... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyHeartCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
