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What Are The Preventions Of Stroke?
Diagnosis
A diagnostic work-up for stroke includes physical and neurological examinations, patients medical history, blood tests (to measure blood glucose levels, blood coagulation time, cardiac enzymes, and other factors), and imaging tests. Many of the same procedures are used to diagnose a stroke and to evaluate the risk of future major stroke in patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
For patients who have suffered a major stroke, the first step is to determine as quickly as...
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Stroke risk factors and prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stroke prevention; Preventing strokes References Goldstein LB. Prevention and management of stroke. In: Libby P, Bonow RO, Mann DL,... Read more »
Both Stenting, Surgery Safe for Preventing Strokes
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Stroke Overview
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Stroke risk factors and prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." There are two major types... Read more »
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