Stroke

Although stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body. A common disability that results from stroke is complete paralysis on one side of the body, called hemiplegia. A related disability that is not as debilitating as paralysis is one-sided weakness or hemiparesis. Stroke may cause problems with thinking, awareness, attention, learning, judgment, and memory. Stroke survivors often have problems understanding or forming speech. A stroke can lead to emotional problems. Stroke patients may have difficulty controlling their emotions or may express inappropriate emotions. Many stroke patients experience depression. Stroke survivors may also have numbness or strange sensations. The pain is often worse in the hands and feet and is made worse by movement and temperature changes, especially cold temperatures.

Recurrent stroke is frequent; about 25 percent of people who recover from their first stroke will have another stroke within 5 years.

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• What You Need to Know about Stroke – Stroke publication education booklet
• Transient Ischemic Attack Information Page – Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
• Stroke: Hope Through Research – An informational booklet about stroke compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
• Stroke Scales and Related Information – Download free versions of NIH Stroke Scale and Related Information. Graphical and Text PDF available. More information for clinicians about acute stroke.
• Stroke Risk Factors and Symptoms – A short document describing stroke risk factors and symptoms.
• Stroke Rehabilitation Information – Stroke rehabilitation information, resources, and statistics. Discusses the effects of stroke, types of rehabilitation programs, and how to prevent another stroke.
• Stroke fact sheet available in multiple languages through MedlinePlus
• Rehabilitación Posterior al Ataque Cerebral
• Questions and Answers About Treating Arterial Stenosis and Preventing Stroke – Treatments of stenosis include medication and lifestyle changes. Surgery, such as carotid endarterectomy or placement of a stent, is recommended in some cases.
• Questions and Answers About Stroke – Strokes can be ischemic (blood vessel blockage) or hemorrhagic (brain bleeding). Read about symptoms, risk factors, and the need to act fast in case of a stroke.
• Questions and Answers About Carotid Endarterectomy – Carotid endarterectomy can prevent stroke in some patients. Diagnosis of carotid artery disease, blood vessel blockage, and stroke risk factors are discussed.
• Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Fact Sheet – Post-stroke rehabilitation fact sheet from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
• Neurological Diagnostic Tests and Procedures – Fact sheet on neurological diagnosis and testing, prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
• Multi-Infarct Dementia Information Page – Multi-infarct dementia information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
• Lo Que Necesita Saber Sobre Los Ataques Cerebrales
• Know Stroke, Know the Signs, Act in Time – Stroke public education booklet
• Conozca qué son los Ataques o Derrames Cerebrales. Conozca las señales.
• Cómo Prevenir un Accidente Cerebrovascular
• Brain Basics: Preventing Stroke – Brain Basics Series. Healthy living habits can prevent stroke. Read about the risk factors and warning signs of stroke. Includes charts to score your stroke risk.
• Apoplejía : Factores de Riesgo y Síntomas
• Accidente Cerebrovascular: Esperanza en la Investigación
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