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Stroke
A guide for patients and carers
Introduction
Written by Martin Dennis, Professor of Stroke Medicine, University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant, Western General Hospitals Trust Edinburgh; with invaluable contributions from Martin Brown, Professor of Stroke Medicine, University College, London; and Fiona Brockwell, Stroke Team Coordinator, Stoke Mandeville Hospital Aylesbury.
This booklet is intended to provide general information about strokes and transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs). It has been written to answer some of the questions asked by people who have had a stroke, as well as their families and carers.
However, because each person is affected differently, it is important that you speak to your own GP or to the doctor or nurse who is looking after you, since they are in a position to offer advice and information to meet your own specific needs.
Note:Words printed in bold are explained in the glossary.
However, because each person is affected differently, it is important that you speak to your own GP or to the doctor or nurse who is looking after you, since they are in a position to offer advice and information to meet your own specific needs.
Note:Words printed in bold are explained in the glossary.
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is a stroke?
- What is a transient ischaemic attack?
- What are the symptoms of a stroke?
- What causes a stroke?
- What happens if you have a stroke?
- What tests will the doctor do?
- How are strokes treated?
- Common problems after severe strokes
- Will I recover?
- How will lifestyle be affected?
- What are the risks of a further stroke?
- How can I reduce the risk of another stroke?
- Conclusion
- Other organisations that may be able to help
