Stroke

Stroke occurs when an artery supplying blood to a part of the brain suddenly becomes blocked or bleeds. This can damage part of the brain, which in turn impairs a range of functions including movement of body parts and communication.

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Reviewed January 2009

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Prevention of Stroke
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Living with Stroke
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Treatments for Stroke
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Stroke Support Services
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Stroke Statistics
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Title:   Stroke - the after effects
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A stroke is caused by either the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel within the brain or a rupture of a blood vessel surrounding the brain. A person who suffers from a small stroke may recover, while a larger stroke can lead to permanent disabilities. Many survivors also have emotional changes after a stroke.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Transient ischaemic attack
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for suspected recent 'transient ischaemic attack'.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Signs of stroke
Publisher:   National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:   There are often early signs of stroke. These can include numbness of the face, difficulty speaking, dizziness and loss of vision.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Magnetic resonance imaging versus computed tomography for detection of acute vascular lesions in patients presenting with stroke symptoms
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly used for the diagnosis of acute ischaemic stroke but its sensitivity for the early detection of intracerebral haemorrhage has been debated. Computed tomography (CT) is extensively used in the clinical management of acute stroke, especially for the rapid exclusion of intracerebral haemorrhage.
Title:   TIA: transient ischaemic attack - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) happen when there is a lack of oxygen getting to the brain, usually due to poor blood supply from narrowed arteries.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Stroke (cerebrovascular accident - CVA)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of stroke by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Stroke
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for stroke.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Treatments for Stroke
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on the different procedures and treatments for stroke.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Interventions for post-stroke fatigue
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Fatigue is common and distressing after stroke. This review found three small, randomised controlled trials that recruited a total of 239 people who had had a stroke to three different treatments (two different drug treatments and one chronic disease se...
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Ischaemic stroke
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of ischaemic stroke by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Cooling therapy for acute stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Stroke is a life-threatening event in which part of the brain stops functioning properly, because it either does not receive blood and oxygen or it is damaged by bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel. Interventions to reduce temperature may protect brai...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Hemorrhagic stroke
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of hemorrhagic stroke by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Diagnostic tests: Emerging indications for magnetic resonance imaging in neuroradiology
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The main strength of magnetic resonance imaging is its inherently superior soft tissue contrast because of its ability to image many different tissue characteristics.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Anticoagulants for acute ischaemic stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Millions of people around the world have strokes every year. Most strokes take place when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel leading to the brain. Without a proper blood supply, the brain quickly suffers damage, which can be permanent. The damage from a...
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Stroke: can it be cured? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There is no known drug which can eliminate the possibility of a stroke or offer a guaranteed cure.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Stroke: warning signs - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   By recognising the warning signs of a stroke and taking quick action, you could save your life and reduce the chance of permanent brain damage.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Early testing
Publisher:   National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:   Early assessment of stroke: If you experience any of the signs of stroke , call 000 immediately. Immediate medical treatment can save your life and reduce the risk of permanent brain damage. It is very important that you get to hospital for an immediate assessment by a doctor.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   What is strokesafe?
Publisher:   National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:   In 2004, the National Stroke Foundation developed strokesafe™, a public health campaign to address the escalating rise of stroke in Australia. Over recent years, the rate of stroke has increased due to an ageing population and it is now the second biggest killer in the community.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   First aid for stroke - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Some helpful tips on first aid for stroke and what to do when someone is having a stroke.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   What is a stroke?
Publisher:   National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:   Stroke (also known as cerebrovascular disease) occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is suddenly disrupted. Blood is carried to the brain by blood vessels called arteries. Blood may stop moving through an artery because the artery is blocked by a blood clot or plaque, or because the artery breaks or bursts.
Date:   Sep 2007
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