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RC358.5 - Strokes
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RC358.5.L185.1 - Stroke
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States. A stroke is a highly treatable disease. Signs of a stroke are sudden onset of dizziness, unsteadiness, a sudden fall, visual dimness, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, numbness, weakness in face, arms, legs
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/stroke.html
First appeared 2008-01-15; changed 2015-01-11
RC358.5.L185.2 - Stroke Risk Factors
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
It has been estimated that the risk of a stroke is related to high blood pressure. When the blood pressure is controlled, the stroke risk may decrease, which also reduces the heart attack rate. About two-thirds of Americans over age sixty-five have an elevated blood pressure making the brain arteries become stiffer and more fragile for a possible bleed, especially if there is hypertension.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/strokerisk.html
First appeared 2008-01-15; changed 2015-01-11
RC358.5.L185.3 - Stroke Prevention Tips
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Diet and Exercise to maintain a healthy weight - lowers blood pressure, reduces blood clots, and can cut the stroke rate in half, and also treats diabetes actively.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivor/strokeprevent.html
First appeared 2008-01-15; changed 2015-01-11
RC358.5.L185.4 - Strokes
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
Strokes are characterized by a sudden onset of a focal neurological deficit with a stepwise gradual progression of symptoms, including vision loss, speech loss, weakness, unstable balance, sensory loss, and sometimes, loss of consciousness. Strokes are the second most common cause of disability in high income countries and death worldwide.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivorship/strokes.html
First appeared 2009-09-27; changed 2015-01-11
RC358.5.L185.5 - Strokes and Transient Neurological Attacks - TIAs
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
The difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIAs) and ischemic stroke attacks is that the symptoms resolve in less than 24 hours. The underlying cause can be identical for TIA and stroke; thus, early diagnosis and treatment is needed.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivorship/tia.html
First appeared 2009-09-27; changed 2015-01-11
RC358.5.L185.6 - Stroke Assesment and Treatments
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
There is a National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale that is often used for assessment. Strokes are characterized by a sudden onset of a focal neurological deficit with a stepwise gradual progression of symptoms, including vision loss, speech loss, weakness, unstable balance, sensory loss, and sometimes, loss of consciousness.
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivorship/stroketreat.html
First appeared 2009-09-27; changed 2015-01-11
RC358.5.L185.7 - Stroke Articles References
Jay S. Luxenberg, MD and Ernest H. Rosenbaum, MD
References for Stroke Articles
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/Survivorship/strokeref.html
First appeared 2009-09-27; changed 2015-01-11



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