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Stroke |
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Description |
A stroke occurs because of disruption to the blood supply to a particular area of the brain, causing damage to that area of the brain. |
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Types |
Ischaemic Stroke - caused by an interruption to the flow of blood to the brain, and is the most common type. Haemorrhagic Stroke - results from arterial bleeds, rather than obstructions to the blood flow. Transient Ischaemic Attack (T.I.A.) - often called a mini-stroke, and can be warning symptoms leading to a full stroke. |
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Useful National contacts |
Stroke Association
Different Strokes (for younger stroke survivors) |
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Useful local contacts (Merseyside) |
The Stroke Association Merseyside Stroke Network |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. January 2012: Summary on recent research into whether a healthy lifestyle after a stroke can help people to live longer: http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/83/2/146/suppl/DC2 February 2012: Young Advisors on stroke from Sefton have produced this informative short film to raise awareness youtu.be/2EWdw8db8vk via @youtube |
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