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Stroke
A guide for patients and carers
What are the risks of a further stroke?
It is very difficult to predict which people are likely to have further problems. In general about one in 10, or 10 per cent, of people will have a further stroke during the year after the first stroke. This is the highest risk period - after the first year the risk drops to about one in 20, or five per cent. A further stroke may not be a disaster because it will not necessarily be severe and the symptoms might go away completely. There are many people who have had several strokes but are still able to lead active and independent lives.
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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
