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What Happens When You Have A Stroke?
Researchers in Canada have found that 1 in every 8 major strokes is preceded by a so-called "mini-stroke" called a transient ischemic attack.
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World Stroke Day: Ending Stroke through Education and Awareness
Why is it that we realize we take life for granted only after it's almost lost? After my stroke in 2001, that's how I felt. When I... Read more »
Stroke Symptoms in Children
It’s amazing how the little things seem to mean so much. This week, my 10-month-old daughter actually got off her stomach and crawled... Read more »
Know the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
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Migraines and National Stroke Awareness Month 2012
May is National Stroke Awareness Month (NSAM), and since Migraine disease increases stroke risk, it's a health observance we Migraineurs... Read more »
Diabetes and Strokes: Being Prepared
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Pediatric Strokes Happen More Often Than Reported
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Imaging studies show the rate of strokes in infants and children is two to four times higher than commonly thought, according... Read more »
Stroke
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." See also: ... Read more »
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 »
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... Read more »
Stroke Information
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A stroke is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. A stroke is usually defined as one of two types:Ischemic (caused by a blockage in... Read more »
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