• Stroke: A Visual Guide
• What Is a TIA?
• Is It Stress or a Stroke?
• Common Stroke Symptoms
• Silent Stroke: Hard to Recognize
• F.A.S.T. Test for Stroke Signs

Medical ReferenceRelated to Stroke

21. Stroke Guide - Surgery
    
    When surgery is being considered after a stroke, your age, prior overall health, and current condition are major factors in the decision.
    
22. Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems
    
    It is common to have trouble swallowing after a stroke (dysphagia). You may not be able to feel food on one or both sides of your mouth. You may have problems chewing or producing enough saliva, or you may have other conditions that make eating difficult and increase your risk of choking.Other things that may interfere with normal eating include:Problems seeing or judging where things are, ...
    
23. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Preventing Another Stroke
    
    There are several factors you cannot change that increase your risk of stroke. But there are also several things that you have some control over which can help you avoid another stroke, including:High blood pressure.Heart disease.High cholesterol.Diabetes.Obesity.Excessive use of alcohol.Use of tobacco products.Too much caffeine.Use of certain illegal drugs, such as cocaine.To prevent another ...
    
24. Stroke Guide - Cause
    
    An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain.
    
25. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - What Increases Your Risk
    
    The risk factors for a transient ischemic attack (TIA) are the same as those for a stroke.
    
26. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Topic Overview
    
    What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? Some people call a transient ischemic attack (TIA) a mini - stroke, because the symptoms are like those of a stroke but do not last long.
    
27. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - What Happens
    
    Find out why a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a warning sign of stroke risk.
    
28. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Topic Overview
    
    Rehabilitation after a stroke usually involves a number of health professionals. These may include the following people.Doctors and nursesRehabilitation doctor. The rehabilitation doctor is in charge of your medical care after a stroke. This may be a physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation), a neurologist, or a primary care doctor.Rehabilitation nurse. A rehabilitation nurse specializes in nursing care for people with disabilities. He or she can provide nursing care and helps doctors coordinate medical care. A rehabilitation nurse can also educate both you and your family about recovering from a stroke.Rehabilitation therapistsPhysical therapist. A physical therapist evaluates and treats problems with movement, balance, and coordination. The physical therapist can provide you with training and exercises to improve walking, getting into and out of bed or a chair, and moving around without losing your balance. The physical therapist also teaches
    
29. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Exams and Tests
    
    Read about exams and tests doctors use to diagnose transient ischemic attack (TIA).
    
30. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - Topic Overview
    
    Depending on what part of the brain was affected by a stroke,the way a person acts may be different from how he or she acted before the stroke. A person who was very concerned about details before a stroke may become sloppy and care little about personal appearance after a stroke. Because these problems may be annoying,it is easy to think that there is an emotional or psychological problem. ...