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Stroke

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The primary NIH organization for research on Stroke is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

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Audio & Video

What is Stroke?

Strokes
MedlinePlus
The tutorials provides information about stroke, its causes and signs, treatment options, and tips for stroke prevention. Also is available in Spanish.
Know Stroke: Know the Signs, Act in Time Video
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Also available in Spanish.
Stroke Materials: Radio PSAs (NINDS)
Learn why it is important to act fast when experiencing a stroke and how recognizing the symptoms of stroke and receiving hospital treatment within one hour can prevent lifelong disability. Some PSA are available in Spanish.
Stroke Videos (NINDS)
These videosprovide information on warning signs of stroke, what happenes to the brain during stroke, and more.
Treating Stroke: How to Reduce the Damage
Medical News Today
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
What You Need to Know about Stroke - Part 1
What You Need to Know About Stroke - Part 2
Part 1 and 2 provide information on the etiology of stroke, its prevention and treatment options
What You Need to Know About Stroke - Part 3
Discusses Carotid Artery Stent and other procedures
Innovations in Stroke Prevention: An Update on Carotid Stenting Â
MedlinePlus

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation after Stroke: What Can Be Done?
Medical News Today
Discusses the role of physical, occupational and speech therapists in recovering the abilities that have been lost or damaged.
Stroke Recovery: The Basics of Physical Rehabilitation
Medical News Today
Stroke Rehabilitation
MedlinePlus
Visual Guide to Understanding Stroke (Slide show)
WebMD

Therapies

Aquatic Physical Therapy
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Discusses the benefits of aquatic physical therapy for staying fit while aging.
If I Had (Slurred Speech)
MedlinePlus
Stroke: New Treatments for Stroke
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Stroke Recovery: Immobilization Therapy
Medical News Today
The "immobilization therapy or constraint induced therapy is a rehabilitation strategy for stroke patients experiencing mobility problems.
Video Library
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
This collection of the videos provides instructions from physical therapists point of view.

Other

Spasticity
Life after Stroke: Personal Perspectives
Medical News Today
The video discusses after stroke complications like spasticity and the availablet treatments.

Balance
Balance Disorders
Stanford University Hospital & Clinics
Lecture includes video

Depression
Depression(Patient Education Institute) Also available in Spanish
Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Depression
National Institute of Health

Cholesterol
Managing Cholesterol
MedlinePlus

Caregivers
Caregiver Involvement in Post-Stroke Care
Medical News Today
The panel of experts discusses caregiver issues.