Stroke

Learn what a TIA is, how it is a serious warning sign for a stroke, and the importance of calling 911 if someone is showing the signs of having a TIA.

A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a ministroke stroke, causes symptoms similar to those of a stroke. The difference is that TIAs don't cause permanent brain damage. This video explains what happens during a TIA, what you should do if you have symptoms, and what treatment is available.

Watch this to learn about three different types of strokes.

Most strokes are preventable, learn how to lessen your risk.

Having a stroke can change many things in your life. Learn about the common effects of stroke.

Understand the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors that increase your chance for having a stroke.

Learn how exercise can help your recovery from stroke and lessen your chance for a future stroke.

Learning to recognize stroke symptoms, or the symptoms of a transient ischemic attack, can help to lessen the damage for you or someone else.

Many heart attacks and strokes are caused by blood clots that block the flow of blood to the heart or brain. In these cases, rapid intervention from a medical professional with a clot-dissolving drug can reduce the damage caused by the blood clot.

Learn which medications are used to treat stroke and help reduce the risk of a future stroke.

Learn what a stroke is and the importance of getting help right away.

Listen to a stroke patient's story to learn how he overcame obstacles in his physical and emotional recovery process.

When you have a stroke, it also affects the people that love and support you. Learn how a stroke may affect your caregivers, and what steps you can take to support them.

Watch this to learn how a stroke can affect how someone moves, thinks, and feels.

After a stroke, you may have problems doing daily activities. Watch this to learn the benefits of stroke rehab.

Learn how support groups can help stroke survivors and caregivers.

Watch common strategies that can help patients and caregivers deal with the feelings and frustrations often experienced with stroke.

Learn about how it is decided by you and your care team and what is the best place for you to go to continue your recovery after leaving the hospital.

Learn what resources may be available to help you with your medical bills.

A stroke, or brain attack, can have long lasting effects on your body and mind. Hear from stroke survivors and caregivers about the challenges they face, and how they cope with them. Plus, a neurologist explains the process of stroke rehabilitation and the roles of the rehab team.

Stroke survivors, caregivers, and neurologists explain physical and occupational therapy and the important roles both play in recovery from stroke.

Stroke can cause problems with speaking, finding,and understanding words, difficulties with memory, and other communication issues. Hear from stroke survivors, caregivers, and clinical experts about how rehabilitation and coping strategies can help improve speech and communication issues both in the hospital and at home.

A stroke causes major changes that can impact all aspects of your life, including your emotional well-being. In addition, stroke damage to certain parts of the brain can affect both emotions and behavior. Learn about support groups for stroke survivors, strategies for coping with emotional distress, and how caregivers can help themselves while helping their loved ones.