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A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. This document offers information on TIA prognosis, treatment and related research. ... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

You already know that obvious symptoms, such as chest pain and severe abdominal pain, require immediate medical attention. But the not-so-obvious symptoms may leave you wondering whether you need to s... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Learn about the use of aspirin therapy for patients who've had or are at high risk for a heart attack, unstable angina, ischemic stroke (caused by blood clot) or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or "l... Details >

American Heart Association  

Heart attack,stroke, and cardiac arrest are life-and-death emergencies -- every second counts. If you see or have any of the listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1. ... Details >

American Heart Association  

This guide offers information to help you on your road to recovery from stroke, including post-stroke issues, prevention, exercises, and recommendations. The guide is available online, Print copies ma... Details >

National Stroke Association  

Also available in: Spanish 

The Know Stroke site was developed by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and offers a wide range of materials about stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. R... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

The incidence of stroke is greater among African Americans than in any other group. In fact, African Americans have almost twice the risk of first-ever stroke compared with Caucasians. But there is ho... Details >

American Stroke Association  

Learn about the risk factors you can control in order to prevent a stroke: High blood pressure, cigarette smoking, obesity, alcohol, birth control pills and patches, and more.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

About one in three people who have a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), which is sometimes called a ministroke, eventually have a stroke, with about half occurring during the year after the TIA. You ca... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research