This site offers information about why African Americans have an increased risk of stroke. Risk factors include higher rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and sickle cell anemia.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
African Americans have almost twice the risk of first-ever stroke compared with Caucasians. But there is hope. By following these three simple steps, you can help protect yourself against stroke.
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American Stroke Association
Find support groups, online communities, and resources for people and caregivers affected by aphasia, a language impairment usually acquired as a result of stroke or other brain injury.
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National Aphasia Association
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 "little strokes").
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American Heart Association
You can't see high cholesterol. It doesn't have any symptoms, but it is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. You can tackle high cholesterol if you understand your risk. Start now by taking this short quiz.
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University of Maryland Medical Center
The decision to use aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke is safest when made in consultation with a health professional.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Find a vascular screening in your area. Screening can help detect vascular disease prior to active warning signs and before a major medical incident such as stroke, or sudden death from aneurysm rupture.
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Society for Vascular Surgery
If you've had a stroke, your risk of having another one is higher than the stroke risk of the average person. Learn what you can do to reduce that risk.
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American Stroke 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.
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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 may be ordered by calling 1-800-STROKES.
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National Stroke Association
People who have vascular disease may have health problems such as coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. Learn about lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk.
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American Academy of Family Physicians
Understanding what you can do to reduce your risk can decrease your chances of having a stroke. Nevertheless, it is still important to know the warning signs of stroke and how to respond to them.
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American Stroke Association
Read about aphasia and how family and friends can help and support the patient.
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American Stroke Association
Post-stroke psychological emotions are“natural.” They’re part of adjusting to the changes brought by a stroke. Often,talking about the effects of the stroke and acknowledging these feelings helps stroke survivors deal with these emotions.
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American Stroke Association
Let's Talk About Stroke is a series of downloadable patient information sheets that presents information in a question-and-answer format with room for you to write down questions to ask your doctor.
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American Stroke Association
People living with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as heart attack or stroke. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of CVD.
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American Heart Association
Stroke may cause temporary or permanent weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. Learn how occupational therapists can help stroke survivors regain their strength to again engage in daily activities.
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American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
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.
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Office on Women's Health
Stroke risk can be controlled easier than one might think. With the help of a doctor, many diseases that increase stroke risk can be treated, and lifestyle risk factors such an unhealthy eating and smoking can be changed.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
This page links to recovery fact sheets on stroke, including information on sleep disorders, dealing with pain, coping with emotions, managing fatigue and more.
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National Stroke Association
High–sodium diets are linked to increased blood pressure and a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Test your sodium smarts by answering these 10 questions about which food products are higher in sodium.
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American Heart Association
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 can control or treat a number of risk factors associated with TIAs.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
This page teaches you how to recognize stroke symptoms and what to do if you think someone may be having a stroke.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
