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Stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain functions due to a disturbance in the blood vessels supplying blood to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood supply) caused by thrombosis or embolism, or due to a hemorrhage. In medicine, a stroke, fit, or faint is sometimes referred to as an ictus [cerebri], from the Latin icere ("to strike"), especially prior to a definitive diagnosis. In the past, stroke was referred to as cerebrovascular accident or CVA, but the term "stroke" is now preferred. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• -- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of adult disability.
• -- It is estimated that 80% of strokes are preventable.
• -- Prompt treatment of strokes is essential, and can mean the difference between life and death.
• -- Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are the leading risk factors.

5 Great Resources on Stroke

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Stroke
• WebMD: Stroke Health Center
• Mayo Clinic: Stroke
• National Stroke Association (NSA): Information on Stroke
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Stroke

5 Latest Headlines on Stroke

• More Stroke News from Google

What is Stroke?

• WebMD: Stroke: Overview & Facts
• NSA: What is Stroke?
• Internet Stroke Center at Washington University: What is a Stroke?
• KidsHealth: Stroke: A Resource for Kids
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS): Stroke Information Page

What Are The Symptoms of Stroke?

• American Stroke Association (ASA): Learn To Recognize A Stroke
• Internet Stroke Center at Washington University: Warning Signs of Stroke
• eMedTV: Stroke Symptoms
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Stroke: Symptoms
• NINDS: Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time.
• NeurologyChannel: Stroke: Signs and Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Stroke?

• American Heart Association (AHA): Stroke Risk Factors
• NINDS: Stroke Risk Factors
• Mayo Clinic: Stroke: Causes | Risk Factors
• MedicineNet: What Complications Can Occur After a Stroke?
• APS Foundation of America: What are Risk Factors for a Stroke?

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Stroke?

• MedicineNet: What is the Treatment of a Stroke?
• Mayo Clinic: Stroke: Treatment
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Stroke Guide: Treatment Overview | Medications
• DrugDigest: Stroke Treatment Options
• AHA: Stroke Treatment
• NSA: Stroke Treatment

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Stroke?

• GoldBamboo: Stroke Treatments and Therapies
• Acupuncture.com: Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorder
• Cleveland Clinic: The Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Stroke
• Mayo Clinic: Vitamin B12
• Health and Age: Stroke: Lifestyle

What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Stroke?

• eMedicine: Stroke, Ischemic | Stroke, Hemorrhagic
• Internet Stroke Center at Washington University: Types of Stroke | Stroke Statistics
• ASA: What Are the Types of Stroke?
• The University Hospital: Stroke Statistics
• NeurologyChannel: Stroke » Treatment, Rehab, Prognosis, Prevention of Stroke
• WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Stroke
• MyHeartCentral: Stroke: Prognosis

How Do You Prevent Stroke?

• FamilyDoctor: Stroke: Warning Signs and Tips for Prevention
• Mayo Clinic: Stroke: Prevention
• NSA: Public Stroke Prevention Guidelines
• CDC: Stroke Prevention
• Consumer Reports: Antiplatelet Drugs
• eHow: How to Avoid a Stroke

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Stroke

• The Grim Reality: Blog from Young Stroke Victim
• Canada.com: The Healing Power of Wii For Stroke Victim
• The Stroke of Midnight: Life with Stroke... A Survivor's Story
• About.com: Jose's Stroke Blog
• YouTube: Stroke Awareness Story
• Patient Safety Blog: A Doctor's Stroke Story
• ForbesOnTech Post Stroke Recovery: Dealing with Anger and Uncertainty | Technology and Fun: Stroke Recovery
• Revolution Health: Stroke: Personal Stories | Questions
• Helium: Stroke Articles
• Yahoo Answers: Stroke Q&A
• ScienceDaily: Stroke: Tsunami In The Human Brain (June 13, 2008)

Foundations and Support Groups on Stroke

• NSA: Stroke Survivors
• ASA: American Stroke Association
• AHA: Stroke Support Groups
• NINDS: Stroke Rehabilitation Information | Organizations List
• WebMD: Stroke: Support Group
• Meetup: Find a Stroke Support Meetup Group Near You

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Stroke

• DailyStrength: Stroke Support Group
• Revolution Health: Stroke Community
• HealthBoards: Stroke Message Board
• Yahoo Groups: Stroke Groups
• eHealth Forum: Stroke Forum
• Topix: Stroke Forum
• Disaboom: Conditions | Stroke

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Stroke

• PubMed Central: Stroke Article Archive
• Stroke: Archive of Issues by Date
• JAMA: Stroke Articles
• Google Scholar: Recent Stroke Articles
• NINDS: Neuregulin-1 Protects Neurons from Stroke Hours after the Event (Mar. 8, 2006)

Clinical Trials on Stroke

• Internet Stroke Center at Washington University: Stroke Trials Registry
• CenterWatch: Stroke Clinical Trials
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Stroke Studies

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