Additional Sources Of Information

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on stroke.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

National Stroke Association
Phone: 303-649-9299
Phone: 1-800-STROKES (787-6537)
http://www.stroke.org/

Find links to products and services for stroke survivors and caregivers, self-screening techniques to detect a heart condition called atrial fibrillation A condition in which the heartbeat is often irregular and unusually rapid. It can put people at higher risk for stroke, because the condition causes blood clots to form, and these clots can travel to the brain and block a blood vessel. (which is a leading stroke risk factor), and a quiz you can take to assess your risk. Click on the "Test Your Stroke IQ" link.

American Stroke Association A Division of American Heart Association
Phone: 1-888-4STROKE (478-7653)
Email: strokeassociation@heart.org
http://www.strokeassociation.org/

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Phone: 1-613-569-4361
Email: itstaff@hsf.ca
http://ww1.heartandstroke.ca/

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What Is Stroke? Symptoms Of A Stroke Risk Of A Stroke How Is A Stroke Treated? Effects Of A Stroke Recovering From A Stroke Preventing A Stroke The Outlook Common Questions Putting It All Together Glossary Sources Of Information






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