Search results for stroke
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Stroke
Read about strokes, a serious and life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
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Stroke - Treatment
Read about treatment for a stroke. Effective treatment of stroke can prevent long-term disability and save lives.
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Stroke - Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of a stroke. If you suspect a stroke, phone 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance.
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Stroke - Recovery
Read about recovering from a stroke. The injury to the brain caused by a stroke can lead to widespread and long-lasting problems.
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Stroke - Prevention
Read about preventing strokes. The best way to prevent a stroke is to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking and excessive consumption of alcohol.
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Stroke - Diagnosis
Read about diagnosing a stroke. Strokes are usually diagnosed by carrying out physical tests and studying images of the brain produced during a scan.
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Stroke - Causes
Read about the causes of a stroke. There are two main types of stroke - ischaemic strokes and haemorrhagic strokes - which have different causes.
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Atrial fibrillation - Complications
People with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of having a stroke. In extreme cases, atrial fibrillation can also lead to heart failure.
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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Find out about transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke", including what causes it, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and when to seek medical advice.
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Subarachnoid haemorrhage
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is an uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain. It's a very serious condition and can be fatal.