Disorder Conditions - Stroke
Shingle Survivors Have an Increased Risk for Stroke
People who have shingles have an increased risk for stroke, according to a study in the journal Stroke.
Shingle Survivors Have an Increased Risk for Stroke
People who have shingles have an increased risk for stroke , according to a study in the journal Stroke .
Rehabilitation after Stroke
Social Networks Help Stroke Patients Live Longer
Having a strong social network may lower levels of inflammation in the brain during a stroke , increasing the chance for survival.
A Stroke Could Increase the Risk for Bone Fractures
Having a stroke doubles the risk of breaking either a hip or femur.
Ankle Circulation Could Predict Stroke
A simple test to measure ankle circulation may help identify a potentially fatal condition common in stroke survivors.
Antidepressants Can Help Stroke Survivors
A combination of antidepressants and psychosocial therapy can help depression in stroke survivors.
A Major Stroke Could Quickly Follow a Minor One
Many people who suffer a major stroke had a minor stroke in the preceeding 24 hours.
TPA Could Help Stroke Victims Survive
The clot-busting drug TPA needs to be administered to stroke patients within three hours of their first symptom, but new research indicates that window can be extended in some cases.
Stroke Stockings Don't Appear to Work
Compression stockings given to stroke patients in an effort to prevent blood clots don't work, according to a new study.
Stroke Patients Still Depend on Others Even After Recovery
Even if patients recover most of their functional ability after a stroke , they are likely to become dependent on others for care over the next 5 years.
