A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to a region of the brain, due either to a blockage in, or the bursting of, one of the vessels supplying that region. The interruption of blood flow leads to the injury and death of brain cells, and can thus...
This page was last updated on September 2nd, 2008
This page was last updated on September 2nd, 2008
Stroke (from Neurological Disorders)
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MerckSource: Stroke
Find background information about stroke--and quick links to online versions of The Merck Manual - Home Edition and Dorland's Medical Encyclopedia--through MerckSource.
Stroke
From the staff of the Mayo Clinic, a nine-page, consumer-oriented guide to stroke. Topics include risk factors and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills.
Hobbies after a Stroke
Created by a brainstem-stroke survivor who hopes to encourage others to get involved in recreational activities. Her post-stroke hobbies include embroidery and outings on a motorized scooter.
eMedicine Health: Stroke
Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke.
Medbroadcast.com: Stroke
Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations.
Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa
Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources.
Lifeclinic.com: Stroke
Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey.
Veritas Medicine: Stroke
Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke.
The Effects of Pharmacotherapy and Training on Functional Recovery after Global and Focal Cerebral Ischemia in Rats
A doctoral thesis by Kirsi Puurunen of University of Kuopio, Finland.
HealthAtoZ: Stroke
Learn how to decrease your stroke risk, and look into available treatments and questions that you should ask your physician if you've just had a stroke.
Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke
Article exploring women's special stroke risks.
NINDS Stroke Information Page
Introduction to stroke, with pointers to related fact sheets concerning symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health.
Artists Recovering from Stroke
Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and learn more about post-stroke conditions that may influence works of art.
JennyStroke.com
Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery.
The New England Journal of Medicine: Stroke Collection
From the archives of the journal, literature covering topics such as antithrombotic therapy, cerebral thrombosis, and carotid stenosis.
NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia: Stroke
Fundamental stroke information, provided at the companion site to the National Health Service's advice hotline.
StrokeGene
An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission.
Internet Stroke Center at Washington University
A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings.
Depression and Stroke
National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment.
Transient Ischemic Attack Hub
A brief introduction to TIAs, accompanied by links to overviews and scientific publications.
Believe In Miracles
Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist."
Project Stroke Hope
Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites.
Ask the Doctor - The Stroke Rehab Forum
Interactive medical question-and-answer board covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation. Responses are provided by medical professionals from The Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center.
Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide
Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack."
Megan's Notebook
Inspirational resource created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke.
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications
Reading list featuring reports on CIMT--a "massed practice" approach to limb weakness. Intended as a research aid for stroke survivors, medical professionals, and others who wish to investigate the therapy online.
Lou's Stroke
Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a survivor with diabetes and aphasia who has used assistive technology to create his site.
Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke
Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided.
StrokeHelp.com
Rehabilitation information, educational training videos, and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke.
Stroke Rehabilitation in the Elderly
Doctoral thesis by Kauko Pitkänen, focusing on long-term rehabilitation for survivors aged 65 and older.
Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims
Developed and maintained by survivor John d'Arcy to support individuals who are dealing with cerebellar stroke. Resources include his personal story, a fact sheet on the condition, a message board, and contact details for related organizations in the Unit
Family Centered Community Stroke Program
An Ottawa-based study that is designed to gather information about needed community services for stroke survivors and their families.
Stroke-TIA.org
An educational resource focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Features articles and webcasts of interviews with medical professionals.
Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life
Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity
StrokeMatters.com
Multi-lingual stroke survey, seeking respondents from Canada, Europe, and the United States. The results will be used to help advance stroke education and care internationally.
Interact Reading Service
Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area.
Stroke Survivors
Tips for everyday living, information on hemiplegia recovery, and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale.
Stroke and Aphasia Information
Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs.
Physiotherapy for Strokes
An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England.
Transient Ischemic Attack
Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
StrokePage/Slagsiden
Home to the StrokePost news pages and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian.
Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie
A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome.
General Practice Notebook: Stroke
Clinical reference on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Covered topics include differential diagnosis, etiological determination, radiologic investigations, and management of patients within the National Service Framework.
Post Stroke Help
Articles and webcasts concerning post-stroke spasticity, uncontrollable muscle tightness or cramps that cause pain and affect movement. Created in cooperation with Healthology and supported by unrestricted educational grants from Allergan and Medtronic.
Terri's Stroke Recovery
Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke.
Acute Stroke Toolbox
Guidelines, pathways, sample admission orders, and complementary tools, courtesy of the Brain Attack Coalition--a nonprofit alliance whose mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of stroke.
Caregiver-Information.com
Fact sheets, adapted leisure ideas, relaxation tips, news, and other resources for those who are caring for loved ones with stroke or another neurological condition.
Find background information about stroke--and quick links to online versions of The Merck Manual - Home Edition and Dorland's Medical Encyclopedia--through MerckSource.
From the staff of the Mayo Clinic, a nine-page, consumer-oriented guide to stroke. Topics include risk factors and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills.
Created by a brainstem-stroke survivor who hopes to encourage others to get involved in recreational activities. Her post-stroke hobbies include embroidery and outings on a motorized scooter.
Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke.
Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations.
Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources.
Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey.
Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke.
A doctoral thesis by Kirsi Puurunen of University of Kuopio, Finland.
Learn how to decrease your stroke risk, and look into available treatments and questions that you should ask your physician if you've just had a stroke.
Article exploring women's special stroke risks.
Introduction to stroke, with pointers to related fact sheets concerning symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health.
Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and learn more about post-stroke conditions that may influence works of art.
Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery.
From the archives of the journal, literature covering topics such as antithrombotic therapy, cerebral thrombosis, and carotid stenosis.
Fundamental stroke information, provided at the companion site to the National Health Service's advice hotline.
An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission.
A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings.
National Institute of Mental Health fact sheet relating the symptoms of post-stroke depression and the importance of obtaining treatment.
A brief introduction to TIAs, accompanied by links to overviews and scientific publications.
Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist."
Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites.
Interactive medical question-and-answer board covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation. Responses are provided by medical professionals from The Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center.
Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack."
Inspirational resource created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke.
Reading list featuring reports on CIMT--a "massed practice" approach to limb weakness. Intended as a research aid for stroke survivors, medical professionals, and others who wish to investigate the therapy online.
Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a survivor with diabetes and aphasia who has used assistive technology to create his site.
Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided.
Rehabilitation information, educational training videos, and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke.
Doctoral thesis by Kauko Pitkänen, focusing on long-term rehabilitation for survivors aged 65 and older.
Developed and maintained by survivor John d'Arcy to support individuals who are dealing with cerebellar stroke. Resources include his personal story, a fact sheet on the condition, a message board, and contact details for related organizations in the Unit
An Ottawa-based study that is designed to gather information about needed community services for stroke survivors and their families.
An educational resource focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Features articles and webcasts of interviews with medical professionals.
Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity
Multi-lingual stroke survey, seeking respondents from Canada, Europe, and the United States. The results will be used to help advance stroke education and care internationally.
Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area.
Tips for everyday living, information on hemiplegia recovery, and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale.
Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs.
An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England.
Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Home to the StrokePost news pages and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian.
A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome.
Clinical reference on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Covered topics include differential diagnosis, etiological determination, radiologic investigations, and management of patients within the National Service Framework.
Articles and webcasts concerning post-stroke spasticity, uncontrollable muscle tightness or cramps that cause pain and affect movement. Created in cooperation with Healthology and supported by unrestricted educational grants from Allergan and Medtronic.
Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke.
Guidelines, pathways, sample admission orders, and complementary tools, courtesy of the Brain Attack Coalition--a nonprofit alliance whose mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of stroke.
Fact sheets, adapted leisure ideas, relaxation tips, news, and other resources for those who are caring for loved ones with stroke or another neurological condition.
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Stroke patients admitted to hospital on weekend have higher death risk
Stroke patients admitted to hospital on weekend have higher death risk Science & Environment
Stroke patients admitted to hospital on weekend have higher death risk Science & Environment
Stroke mortality increases for weekend admissions
Stroke mortality increases for weekend admissions CTV News
Stroke mortality increases for weekend admissions CTV News
Heart attack, stroke death risk higher for women
A new report says a woman's risk of dying following a heart attack or stroke is higher than a man's
A new report says a woman's risk of dying following a heart attack or stroke is higher than a man's
Heart attack, stroke death risk higher for women
Heart attack, stroke death risk higher for women CTV News
Heart attack, stroke death risk higher for women CTV News
Women at much higher risk of death from stroke
There are now 45 per cent more females than males dying from stroke in Canada every year, according
There are now 45 per cent more females than males dying from stroke in Canada every year, according
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