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A stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is an acute neurologic injury whereby the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted. Stroke can also be said to be a syndrome of sudden loss of neuronal function due to disturbance in cerebral perfusion. This disturbance in perfusion is commonly on the arterial side of the circulation, but can be on the venous side.
The part of the brain with disturbed perfusion can no longer receive adequate oxygen carried by the blood; brain cells are therefore damaged or die, impairing function from that part of the brain. Stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated. It is the third leading cause of death and adult disability in the US and industrialized European nations. Stroke will soon be the most common cause of death worldwide .
Risk factors include advanced age, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, and cigarette smoking. Cigarette smoking is the most important modifiable risk factor of stroke.
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Scorecard snafu gives UGa women Eat-A-Peach title over Fla St. Playoff avoided when FSU golfer signed score 1 stroke higher than she shot
GWcampusinsider (Ryan Herrington) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:40:43 -0000
Scorecard snafu gives UGa women Eat-A-Peach title over Fla St. Playoff avoided when FSU golfer signed score 1 stroke higher than she shot
NIH Stroke Program Recognized as a Leader in Stroke Care: http://bit.ly/FLDLS #stroke #nih
Prevent_Strokes (Wright Family) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:38:54 -0000
NIH Stroke Program Recognized as a Leader in Stroke Care: http://bit.ly/FLDLS #stroke #nih
#weday @muchmusic i support the heart and stroke foundation regularly due to personal family experiences
nicoleamber_xo (Nicole McDermott) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:38:27 -0000
#weday @muchmusic i support the heart and stroke foundation regularly due to personal family experiences
@frankiidoodle meant heart attack. dunno why i said stroke
welch11 (Andrew Welch) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:37:39 -0000
@frankiidoodle meant heart attack. dunno why i said stroke
@frankiidoodle and you arent having a stroke? :S
welch11 (Andrew Welch) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:37:19 -0000
@frankiidoodle and you arent having a stroke? :S
How sad - just heard on the local news that a collegue's wife has just passed away from a stroke - she was only in her early 40's.
dotsandspotsbiz (Becky Peabody) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:36:47 -0000
How sad - just heard on the local news that a collegue's wife has just passed away from a stroke - she was only in her early 40's.
Support for Children with Hemiplegia - Registered charity providing information and support for children and young people with hemiplegia. Site contains newsletters, helpline, email support service, message board, practical information leaflets and details of workshops.
Cerebellar Stroke Survivors. - Site maintained by cerebellar stroke survivor. Information relevant to all stroke patients, glossary, personal stories and discussion board.
Meta Description: [ Stroke Survivors is a website for stroke victims, particularly Cerebellar stroke victims who are in a minority. However any stroke victim should find some useful information, at least that is my intention. The site was developed and is maintained by myself; John D'Arcy ]
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland CHSS - Medical charity involved in research, provision of advice and information, and support in the community. Site contains details of charity's activities.
Meta Description: [ Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland aims to improve the quality of life for people living in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions. ]
Different Strokes - A Charity set up by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors (below retirement age). Includes practical information, regional support groups, newsletters, message board and survivors stories.
InterAct - A Live Reading Service For Stroke Patients. - Provides a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs.
Ireland Multidisciplinary Association for Stroke Teams - Contains information on stroke for patients including questions and answers, medical glossary and diet advice.
NICHSA - Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Association. Contains stroke and healthy living information along with details of fundraising activities.
Meta Description: [ NICHSA Home Page. The aim of the Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Association is to promote the prevention of and alleviate the suffering resulting from chest, heart and stroke illnesses in Northern Ireland. ]
Physiotherapy For Strokes - Information on the role of physiotherapy in the treatment of strokes. How to access specialist physiotherapists.
Meta Description: [ An information and resource guide for people recovering from strokes. ]
Stroke - NHS Direct - Detailed patient orientated information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of strokes.
Stroke in children factsheets - Detailed series of questions and answers for patients and carers from Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Meta Description: [ Press Office ]
Stroke Information Blog - A blog about the experience of life after a stroke, includes information, resources and survival tips.
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Terri's Website - Patients personal experience of 5 years of recovery from a stroke.
Meta Description: [ My 5 years of recovery from a stroke ]
The Stroke Association - Provides information for patients and carers. Funds research. Leaflets can be ordered but are not available online.
Meta Description: [ Homepage for The Stroke Association website. Learn more about stroke ]
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