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How Do I Know If I Had A Stroke?
A new study has found that only 44 percent of Americans know all five symptoms of stroke and only 38 percent know to call 911 if they think someone is having a stroke. It also found significant differences in awareness of stroke symptoms by race/ethnicity, sex, education level, and state. The five signs and symptoms of stroke include: sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or legs; sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding others; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes;...
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Know the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
May is American Stroke Month, a time when many organizations and medical groups work to build awareness about stroke. The most important... Read more »
Know How to Recognize the Signs of Stroke
A stroke is a "brain attack" that doctors name "cerebro" (brain) "vascular" (blood vessel) "accident" (CVA). It occurs either because a... Read more »
Spreading Stroke Awareness Among Family
I'm on the road again. I'm returning home from yet another family vacation, this time with my side of the family. We spent a week along the... Read more »
05/07/07 #3: Hemiplegic Migraine, stroke, and medications?
Full Question:I have had a history of hemiplegic migraines. I suffered a cerebelar stroke on the left hemisphere from an injection of... Read more »
Migraine and Stroke: World Stroke Day
We've learned that having Migraines increases our risk of stroke. That makes it even more important for us to learn about stroke and... Read more »
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Stroke
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A stroke occurs when the arterial blood flow leading to or in the brain becomes blocked or ruptures.Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the neurons... Read more »
Migraine and TIA: Understanding TIA
Migraine is a complex and often confusing disease. The symptoms of Migraine can also be symptoms of other conditions and events including transient... Read more »
Stroke Patient Guide, Part II: Diagnosis
Diagnosing a stroke Any type of stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires urgent medical assistance, because immediate treatment... 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... Read more »
Stroke Overview
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will want to know about your medical history and your risk factors for stroke (hypertension, smoking, diabetes, certain types of heart... Read more »
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