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Stroke
Stroke Topic

Stroke Topic
Learn about prevention of stroke, the importance of early treatment and recovery.

Stroke News  
The latest stroke-related news headlines.

• On Memory, Older Americans Outsmart the English
• Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
• Master Stem Cell for Human Heart Identified
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Stroke Feature Story  

With Signs of a Stroke, Act FastWith Signs of a Stroke, Act Fast

Too few people with symptoms take prompt action, experts say

Though a stroke can be disabling and deadly, more than half of Americans who experience symptoms fail to seek immediate medical help. full story»


Stroke-Related Illnesses and Conditions  
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Stroke

Illnesses and Conditions

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

High Blood Pressure


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Stroke-Related Complementary and Alternative Medicine  
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Drug Guide  
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Anticoagulants

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