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What Is Life Like After A Stroke?
Many Migraineurs have become aware that having Migraine disease increases our risk of stroke. In women with Migraine, there is an average of 2.16 times greater risk of stroke. An increase in cardiovascular events, including stroke, in men with Migraine has also been established. A new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, provides more incentive for female Migraineurs to manage their Migraine disease and stoke risk factors.
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Quality of Life Issues in Stroke Rehabilitation
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
The deficits and disabilities resulting from stroke severely impact all aspects of the stroke survivor's life. Mobility, communication,... Read more »
Being Born in the South Boosts Stroke Risk for Life
Americans born in the southern part of the United States--an area experts call "the stroke belt"--have a higher risk of dying of stroke than people... Read more »
Stroke rehab method boosts function, quality of life
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Stroke
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cerebrovascular disease; CVA; Cerebral infarction; Cerebral hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke - ischemic; Cerebrovascular accident; Stroke -... 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 »
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