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.
Well-Connected* (  =
Database can only be used in the library building)
Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
*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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