Stroke Neurological Disorders Conditions and Diseases

A stroke is a sudden interruption of blood flow to a region of the brain, due either to a blockage in, or the bursting of, one of the vessels supplying that region. The interruption of blood flow leads to the injury and death of brain cells, and can thus result in paralysis, cognitive impairment, and other significant disabilities. * An episode of unconsciousness or convulsions.

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• Physiotherapy for Strokes - An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England.
  
• Internet Stroke Center at Washington University in St. Louis - A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings.
  
• Stroke and Aphasia Information - Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs.
  
• General Practice Notebook: Stroke - Clinical reference on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Covered topics include differential diagnosis, etiological determination, radiologic investigations, and management of patients within the National Service Framework.
  
• StrokeMatters.com - Multi-lingual stroke survey, seeking respondents from Canada, Europe, and the United States. The results will be used to help advance stroke education and care internationally.
  
• Veritas Medicine: Stroke - Personalized trial listings, fundamental information, and treatment reviews pertaining to stroke.
  
• The New England Journal of Medicine: Stroke Collection - From the archives of the journal, literature covering topics such as antithrombotic therapy, cerebral thrombosis, and carotid stenosis.
  
• Terri's Stroke Recovery - Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke.
  
• Believe In Miracles - Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist."
  
• StrokePage/Slagsiden - Home to the StrokePost news pages and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian.
  
• JennyStroke.com - Online home of Jenny Broome, a young brain-stem-stroke survivor sharing perspectives on recovery.
  
• Post Stroke Help - Articles and webcasts concerning post-stroke spasticity, uncontrollable muscle tightness or cramps that cause pain and affect movement. Created in cooperation with Healthology and supported by unrestricted educational grants from Allergan and Medtronic.
  
• Acute Stroke Toolbox - Guidelines, pathways, sample admission orders, and complementary tools, courtesy of the Brain Attack Coalition--a nonprofit alliance whose mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of stroke.
  
• StrokeGene - An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission.
  
• Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa - Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources.
  
• HealthAtoZ: Stroke - Learn how to decrease your stroke risk, and look into available treatments and questions that you should ask your physician if you've just had a stroke.
  
• eMedicine Health: Stroke - Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke.
  
• Johns Hopkins Medicine: Mini Strokes Linked to Uric Acid Levels - Cites a study linking uric acid levels to high volumes of so-called white matter hyperintensities (WMH), which are small dead areas of the brain that occur when brain cells are deprived of oxygen.
  
• Interventional Radiology Procedures for Treatment and Prevention of Stroke - Educational resource from the Society of Interventional Radiology. Covered procedures include intra-arterial thrombolysis, aneurysm embolization, and carotid stenting.
  
• Stroke - From the staff of the Mayo Clinic, a nine-page, consumer-oriented guide to stroke. Topics include risk factors and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills.
  
• Artists Recovering from Stroke - Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and learn more about post-stroke conditions that may influence works of art.
  
• StrokeHelp.com - Workshops and video-based courses focusing on stroke rehabilitation. Presented by International Clinical Educators.
  
• Stroke Recovery: Regaining Quality of Life - Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity
  
• Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke - Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided.
  
• NINDS Stroke Information Page - Introduction to stroke, with pointers to related fact sheets concerning symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health.
  
• Family Centered Community Stroke Program - An Ottawa-based study that is designed to gather information about needed community services for stroke survivors and their families.
  
• Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Guide for Patients and Their Families - From the stroke specialists at Stanford University's School of Medicine, a nine-part guide featuring information about stroke types, prevention, emergency treatment, and rehabilitation.
  
• WebMD Stroke Health Center - In-depth information, including symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
  
• Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims - Developed and maintained by survivor John d'Arcy to support individuals who are dealing with cerebellar stroke. Resources include his personal story, a fact sheet on the condition, a message board, and contact details for related organizations in the Unit
  
• Separating Myth and Fact: Women and Stroke - Article exploring women's special stroke risks.
  
• Transient Ischemic Attack - Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Published by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
  
• Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide - Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack."
  
• Ask the Doctor - The Stroke Rehab Forum - Interactive medical question-and-answer board covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation. Responses are provided by medical professionals from The Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center.
  
• Project Stroke Hope - Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites.
  
• Hobbies After a Stroke - Created by a brain-stem-stroke survivor who hopes to encourage others to get involved in recreational activities. Her post-stroke hobbies include embroidery and outings on a motorized scooter.
  
• Lou's Stroke - Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a survivor with diabetes and aphasia who has used assistive technology to create his site.
  
  

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