Brain Stroke
What you should know about Stroke
Winston Churchill, Kirk Douglas, Larry Flint, Isaac Hayes, Cary Grant, Jacques Chirac, Sharon Stone, Kim Jung Il, Eli Wallach or Barry White. See a pattern? Actors, musicians, politicians... All these celebrities have had a stroke, and survived. Stroke is the first cause of acquired adult disability worldwide. A stroke occurs every 2 seconds. Here are the basics on stroke, symptoms, disabilities and recovery. If you wish to make a comment or share your own experience with stroke, please do i...

How to recognise a stroke using the FAST test
What is a stroke?
On average, one person every 40 seconds has a stroke in the United States. Early medical treatment can significantly improve the outcome of a stroke, therefore being able to recognise the first signs & symptoms is incredibly important. A stroke is a problem with the blood vessels that supply in the brain. The brain has a large and complex system of arteries and veins supplying it with blood. The medical term for a stroke is cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Another term sometimes used for a st...

Unik rehabilitering efter stroke och traumatisk hjrnskada
Unik rehabilitering fr dig med stroke eller annan hjrnskada
NeuroOptima r ett kunskapsfretag inom medicinsk rehabilitering fr neurologiska skador, som efter stroke eller traumatisk hjrnskada. Inom detta omrde arrangerar vi program fr...

Side effects of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets
What is the difference between anticoagulants and antiplatelets?
Anticoagulants (or blood thinners) and antiplatelets are some of the primary medications to prevent a stroke attack. These drugs prevent the formation of blood clots. Clotting is an important mechanism that helps the body heal itself. It is a natural yet complex procedure wherein platelets aggregate (clot) to plug in an injured part of the blood vessel. This stops excessive bleeding and kick-starts the regeneration process. Unfortunately, sometimes the blood clot becomes too large and blocks...

Stroke Care, Prevention, and Treatment
Learning More About Strokes
Strokes can be deadly, but with new research uncovering more about this health concern, strokes are now more treatable and easier to prevent than ever before. This lens is designed to let you know the latest in stroke research and how it affects you. With this knowledge, you can lead a healthier life.