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KNOW STROKE: KNOW THE SIGNS. ACT IN TIME.

NINDS — The NINDS is the nation's primary supporter of biomedical research on the brain and nervous system. It is dedicated to research and education on the causes, treatment, and prevention of stroke. Each year in the United States, there are more than ...More…
Questions and Answers About Carotid Endarterectomy

NINDS — A carotid endarterectomy is a surgical procedure in which a doctor removes fatty deposits blocking one of the two carotid arteries, the main supply of blood for the brain. Carotid artery problems become more common as people age. The disease ...More…
Preconditioning the brain may protect against stroke

NINDS — Scientists studying an animal model of stroke have learned that the brain reacts to the trauma caused by a mild stroke in a way that serves to protect it from a subsequent injurious attack. The discovery may aid in the development of medications ...More…
Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Fact Sheet

NINDS — Post-stroke rehabilitation fact sheet from NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. What medical professionals specialize in post-stroke rehabilitation? In the United States more than 700,000 people suffer a stroke* ...More…
Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time.

NINDS — Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. About 600,000 new strokes are reported in the U.S. each year. The good news is that treatments are available that can ...More…
Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke

NINDS — If you're like most Americans, you plan for your future. When you take a job, you examine its benefit plan. When you buy a home, you consider its location and condition so that your investment is safe. Today, more and more Americans are ...More…
Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms

NINDS — Stroke prevention is still the best medicine. The most important treatable conditions linked to stroke are: Eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise to reduce blood pressure. Drugs are also available. Your doctor can treat ...More…
Spinal Cord Infarction

NINDS — Spinal cord infarction information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Spinal Cord Infarction Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Spinal cord ...More…
Stroke: Hope Through Research

NINDS — More than 2,400 years ago the father of medicine, Hippocrates, recognized and described stroke-the sudden onset of paralysis. Until recently, modern medicine has had very little power over this disease, but the world of stroke medicine is ...More…
Easy-to-Read English/Spanish Booklets on Heart Health

Heart & Blood Institute — This set of nine booklets presents key steps Latinos can take to reduce their chances of having heart attack and stroke. Written in a friendly English/Spanish side-by-side style, the booklets present facts and dispel myths. The set includes the ...More…
Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke

Diabetes Information Clearinghouse — Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy Your Guide To Lowering Your Cholesterol With TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) Home : Diabetes A-Z List of Topics and Titles : Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke What is the ...More…
Cocaine's Effect on Blood Components May Be Linked to ...

National Institute of Drug Abuse — Cocaine use increases the risk of sudden heart attack and may also trigger stroke, even in users who otherwise are not at high risk for these sometimes fatal cardiovascular events. The risk is related to narrowing of blood vessels and increases ...More…

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