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Internet Stroke Center at Washington University in St. Louis - http://www.strokecenter.org
A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings. |
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WebMD Stroke Health Center - http://www.webmd.com/stroke/default.htm
In-depth information, including symptoms, treatments, and prevention. |
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NINDS Stroke Information Page - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm
Introduction to stroke, with pointers to related fact sheets concerning symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health. |
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Acute Stroke Toolbox - http://www.stroke-site.org/
Guidelines, pathways, sample admission orders, and complementary tools, courtesy of the Brain Attack Coalition--a nonprofit alliance whose mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of stroke. |
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Transient Ischemic Attack - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tia/tia.htm
Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Published by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. |
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The New England Journal of Medicine: Stroke Collection - http://content.nejm.org/cgi/collection/stroke
From the archives of the journal, literature covering topics such as antithrombotic therapy, cerebral thrombosis, and carotid stenosis. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150 - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150
From the staff of the Mayo Clinic, a nine-page, consumer-oriented guide to stroke. Topics include risk factors and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills. |
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Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Guide for Patients and Their Families - http://strokecenter.stanford.edu/guide/
From the stroke specialists at Stanford University's School of Medicine, a nine-part guide featuring information about stroke types, prevention, emergency treatment, and rehabilitation. |
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eMedicine Health: Stroke - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9629-1.asp
Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke. |
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Interventional Radiology Procedures for Treatment and Prevention of Stroke - http://www.sirweb.org/patPub/stroke.shtml
Educational resource from the Society of Interventional Radiology. Covered procedures include intra-arterial thrombolysis, aneurysm embolization, and carotid stenting. |
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Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims - http://www.stroke-survivors.co.uk
Developed and maintained by survivor John d'Arcy to support individuals who are dealing with cerebellar stroke. Resources include his personal story, a fact sheet on the condition, a message board, and contact details for related organizations in the United Kingdom. |
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Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke - http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/imageguided/neuron/index.html
Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided. |
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Johns Hopkins Medicine: Mini Strokes Linked to Uric Acid Levels - http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2007/10_01a_07.html
Cites a study linking uric acid levels to high volumes of so-called white matter hyperintensities (WMH), which are small dead areas of the brain that occur when brain cells are deprived of oxygen. |
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Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide - http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/strokeguide
Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack." |
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Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa - http://www.strokesurvivors.ca
Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources. |
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StrokePage/Slagsiden - http://www.slagsiden.net
Home to the StrokePost news pages and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian. |
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Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke - http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/hc/wom/life/womstrk.jsp
Article exploring women's special stroke risks. |
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Lou's Stroke - http://www.ifip.com/stroke1.htm
Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a survivor with diabetes and aphasia who has used assistive technology to create his site. |
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Ask the Doctor - The Stroke Rehab Forum - http://www.medhelp.org/forums/StrokeRehab/wwwboard.html
Interactive medical question-and-answer board covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation. Responses are provided by medical professionals from The Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center. |
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Artists Recovering from Stroke - http://members.iinet.net.au/~jokeeffe/
Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and learn more about post-stroke conditions that may influence works of art. |
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General Practice Notebook: Stroke - http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=1295319040
Clinical reference on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Covered topics include differential diagnosis, etiological determination, radiologic investigations, and management of patients within the National Service Framework. |
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Physiotherapy for Strokes - http://www.physiotherapy-for-strokes.co.uk
An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England. |
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Terri's Stroke Recovery - http://homepages.tesco.net/~Terrihorne/MyWEBsite.htm
Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke. |
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Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life - http://www.recovering-from-stroke.com
Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity |
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JennyStroke.com - http://www.jennystroke.com
Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery. |
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Hobbies After a Stroke - http://home.hccnet.nl/g.vd.perk/ev/index.html
Created by a brain-stem-stroke survivor who hopes to encourage others to get involved in recreational activities. Her post-stroke hobbies include embroidery and outings on a motorized scooter. |
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Believe In Miracles - http://www.believeinmiracles.net
Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist." |
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Project Stroke Hope - http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/projectstrokehope/
Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites. |
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HealthAtoZ: Stroke - http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/neur/stro/stro_gen_ovw.jsp
Learn how to decrease your stroke risk, and look into available treatments and questions that you should ask your physician if you've just had a stroke. |
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Stroke and Aphasia Information - http://strokesupport.com/info/stroke/default.asp
Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs. |