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The Stroke Network
PO Box 492
Abingdon, MD 21009
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The purpose
of this website is to explain stroke in
easy-to-read practical explanations.
Stroke is a complex disease and cannot
be explained in just a few pages.
We have tried to organize this site as a
common sense approach to stroke so that
the stroke caregiver can easily
understand.
Our website
begins by providing a link to our stroke
awareness website. Our first goal is to teach you what the risk factors are with having a stroke. We want you to learn how to prevent a stroke from happening in the first place! Next, our website provides you with all of
the medical terms that
you might need to know, especially as a
stroke caregiver.
For your
convenience, an A - Z Glossary has been
developed to help you understand those
words often used by doctors.
Then, we
define the various types
of stroke, ie Ischemic,
Hemorrhagic, Brain Stem and TIA. The next section
explains how the brain is structured.
All of the most important areas of the
brain are identified. We give an
in-depth explanation of what functions
of the body are affected by stroke to
the Brain Stem, Cerebellum or Cerebrum. We explain
these functions and deficits caused by
stroke.
Next, we
provide guidance and questions the
stroke caregiver might have when
selecting a rehab hospital.
Lastly, we discuss how important it is
to starting rehabilitation after a
stroke.
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Stroke Warning Signs
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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially
on one side of the body |
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Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
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Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
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Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or
coordination |
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Sudden, severe headache with no known cause |
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