Stroke Articles A-Z
Stroke effects may include paralysis and sensory problems (including pain). This eMedTV segment describes possible effects of a stroke, which can also include problems with thinking, attention, learning, judgment, language, and memory.
Stroke prevention may involve quitting smoking, losing weight, and controlling blood pressure. This eMedTV resource describes strategies for preventing a stroke, which also may include blood-thinning medications and certain procedures.
Stroke recovery often involves rehabilitation to relearn skills lost as a result of brain damage. This eMedTV article discusses steps involved in recovering from a stroke, which may include making lifestyle changes to help prevent future strokes.
Stroke rehab mainly involves physical therapy; however, as this eMedTV segment explains, rehab for a stroke may also include occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and talk therapy. This article looks at all of these aspects of stroke rehab.
Stroke rehabilitation helps stroke survivors relearn skills that are lost when part of the brain is damaged. This eMedTV article discusses rehabilitating from a stroke, including information about professionals involved in the rehab process.