Stroke Articles A-Z
Stroke tests may include certain blood tests, CT scans, MRIs, and Doppler ultrasounds. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at tests for stroke, which may also include cerebral angiography, carotid arteriography, and an echocardiogram.
For people who have had a stroke, treatment may involve medications (such as clot-busting drugs) or surgery. This eMedTV article discusses treatment for strokes, which also usually involves stroke rehab and making lifestyle changes.
Strokes in children do occur; it's estimated that 3 out of every 100,000 children will have a stroke. This eMedTV resource describes symptoms of a stroke in children and discusses risk factors that may increase a child's chances of having a stroke.
Strokes in women account for about half of all strokes in the U.S. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses risk factors for strokes that are unique to women and explains how symptoms of a stroke in women may differ from those seen in men.
Symptoms of a mini-stroke tend to occur suddenly and may include trouble seeing, dizziness, and confusion. This eMedTV article describes symptoms of a mini-stroke, which may last for up to 24 hours, but frequently go away in less than 30 minutes.
Symptoms of a stroke develop suddenly and may include severe headache, confusion, and difficulty speaking. This eMedTV segment discusses possible symptoms of a stroke and explains what to do if you or someone else exhibits such symptoms.