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… Stroke On this page: Health Tools Cause … on the type of stroke. There are two types of stroke: An ischemic (say "iss-KEE-mick") stroke is caused by a blood … the heart) and travel through the bloodstream to the brain. Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke. A …
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… Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) On this page: Health … Information What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is … again and symptoms go away. Symptoms are the same as a stroke but don't last long and don't cause lasting damage. …
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… Persons with stroke Last updated February 1, 2024 A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked (ischemic stroke) or there is sudden bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). In Canada, ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke and over …
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… Stroke Rehabilitation On this page: Overview Health Tools … had and what other health problems you have. If you had an ischemic stroke, you will likely take medicines to prevent blood clots. Blood clots can cause an ischemic stroke. The types of medicines that prevent …
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… Hemorrhagic Stroke On this page: Overview Overview A … are not as common as strokes caused by a blood clot ( ischemic strokes ). How is a hemorrhagic stroke treated? … are not as common as strokes caused by a blood clot ( ischemic strokes ). How is a hemorrhagic stroke treated? …
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… Heart health and stroke Last updated March 1, 2024 Learn about keeping your … Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease Heart Attack and Stroke Acute Coronary Syndrome Heart Arrhythmias and … Problems Stroke: Your Rehabilitation Team Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Heart Failure Classification of Heart …
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… Stroke: Changes in Emotions On this page: Overview Overview After a stroke, some people feel like they have lost control of … These feelings can come from one or both of two causes. A stroke can affect parts of the brain that control how you …
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… Stroke: Memory Tips On this page: Overview Overview A stroke often causes memory problems. If a person has … problems with memory, you might get helpful tips from their stroke rehab team. These tips may include: Set a daily …
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… Stroke: Getting Dressed On this page: Overview Overview A stroke often affects movement and use of one side of the … so getting dressed is often difficult for people after a stroke. Your stroke rehab team can suggest things that can …
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… Stroke: Dealing With Depression On this page: Overview … It is common to feel sad about changes caused by the stroke. Sometimes the injury to the brain from the stroke can cause depression. If you think you might be …
