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  • Stroke Research Funding Lags in Europe
  • Cholesterol Drugs May Aid Stroke Patients
  • Women More Susceptible to Stroke Than Men


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    American Stroke Association National Stroke Group Registry
    On this web page you can get information about the National Stroke Group Registry of over 1800 registered stroke support groups; find out about stroke support groups in your area or get information ab... Details >
    American Stroke Association
    Ask NOAH About: Heart Disease and Stroke
    New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) provides full-text health information for consumers about cardiovascular diseases in both English and Spanish.... Details >
    NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
    Brain Basics - Preventing Stroke
    Also available in: Spanish
    This fact sheet focuses on stroke risk factors and prevention. A general overview of stroke is presented along with a discussion of warning signs, and treatable risk facts. A worksheet to help you est... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Improving Cardiovascular Health in African Americans
    A package of seven easy-to-read booklets designed to help you reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Each booklet provides specific information on improving heart health and identifie... Details >
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
    Know Stroke. Know the Signs. Act in Time.
    Also available in: Spanish
    A stroke, sometimes called a "brain attack," occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. When a stroke occurs, brain cells in the immediate area begin to die because they stop getting the oxyg... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Questions and Answers About Stroke
    This fact sheet answers consumers' most basic questions about stroke -- types, symptoms, risk factors, emergency care, and the effects on society in terms of mortality, morbidity and economic costs.... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Recovering From Stroke
    Occupational therapists can help stroke survivors regain their strength to again engage in daily activities.... Details >
    American Occupational Therapy Association
    Stroke (Journal)
    One of five monthly Journals for the public and healthcare professional published by the American Heart Association.... Details >
    American Heart Association
    Stroke Connection Magazine
    A magazine about "life after stroke" for stroke survivors, caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals. The magazine may be viewed and read online in Adobe Acrobat file format.... Details >
    American Stroke Association
    Stroke Information for American Indian/Alaska Native Women
    This brief fact sheet outlines the effects of stroke on minority women.... Details >
    National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health
    Organizations
    1–10 of 10 Orgs
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Publications Clearinghouse, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    American Geriatrics Society
    American Stroke Association
    International Society on Hypertension in Blacks
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center
    National Stroke Association
    NOAH: New York Online Access to Health
    Office of Minority Health Resource Center, Office of Minority Health
    You First Health Assessment
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    Database Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2004