Stroke: Hope Through Research

Introduction
What is Stroke? 
     Ischemic Stroke 
     Hemmorrhagic Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attacks
Recurrent Stroke
How Do You Recognize Stroke?
How is the Cause of Stroke Determined? 
     Imaging for the Diagnosis for Acute Stroke
Who is at Risk for Stroke? 
     Unmodifiable Risk Factors 
     The "Stroke Belt" 
     Other Risk Factors 
         Hypertension 
         Heart Disease 
         Blood Cholesterol Levels 
         Diabetes 
     Modifiable Lifestyle Risk Factors 
     Head and Neck Injuries 
     Infections 
     Genetic Risk factors
What Stroke Therapies are Available? 
     Medications 
     Surgery 
     Rehabilitation Therapy
What Disabilities Can Result From a Stroke?
What Special Risks Do Women Face?
Are Children at Risk For Stroke?
What Research is Being Done by the NINDS? 
     Clinical Trials
NINDS-Sponsored Stroke Clinical Trials: April 2004
Findings From Recently Completed Clinical Trials
Ongoing Clinical Trials
Where can I get more Information?
Glossary
Appendix
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