Stroke
- Overview
Merck Manual of Health and Aging - A full chapter
from this popular health manual including diagnosis,
treatment, and long term care strategies.
Stroke Information Page
National Institute
of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) - Authoritative
stroke information.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stroke
NIH
Senior Health - Answers to common questions.
Effects of a Stroke
National Stroke Association - Describes the physical
effects of stroke.
Hemorrhagic Stroke
JAMA Patient Page - Concise explanation of hemorrhagic
stroke with illustrations.
Transient Neurological Attacks (TIA)
JAMA Patient
Page - Another concise description from the Journal of
the American Medical Association, this one about TIAs also
known as mini-strokes.
*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means
for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
or treatment.
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