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Stroke Collection

General Overview

Stroke is a brain injury that occurs when the brain's blood supply is interrupted. Without oxygen and nutrients from blood, brain tissue starts to die rapidly, resulting in a sudden loss of function.

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Transient ischemic attack (TIA) refers to temporary brain dysfunction due to a shortage of blood and oxygen. It is sometimes referred to as a "mini-stroke." TIA is a serious condition that serves as a warning for a stroke.

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InDepth
Find answers in our in-depth report on stroke:
  • What is a stroke?
  • What are the risk factors?
  • What are the symptoms?
  • How is it diagnosed?
  • How is it treated?
  • How can I reduce my risk?
  • What should I ask my healthcare provider about stroke?
Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures
  • Surgery
Living With Stroke
In his own words: living with stroke
 
Related Conditions
  • Acute coronary syndrome
  • Aphasia
  • Brain aneurysm
  • Focal dystonia
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)
  • Stroke
  • Atherosclerosis
  • High cholesterol level
  • High blood pressure (Hypertension)
  • High homocysteine level
  • High triglyceride level
Resources
  • American Heart Association
    http://www.americanheart.org

  • National Stroke Association
    http://www.stroke.org

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