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Educate yourself about Stroke help yourself and others live a more healthly l... http://www.livestrong.com/stroke/rss/ en-US http://www.livestrong.com/article/554452-how-does-freestyle-work-your-triceps/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:38:01 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/554452-how-does-freestyle-work-your-triceps/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/551594-rehabilitation-programs-at-the-ymca-for-stroke-victims/ Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:08:46 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/551594-rehabilitation-programs-at-the-ymca-for-stroke-victims/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/547211-acupressure-for-stroke/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:48:01 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/547211-acupressure-for-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/541416-difference-between-forehand-backhand-stroke/ Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:05:49 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/541416-difference-between-forehand-backhand-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/529852-hcg-stroke/ Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:09:27 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/529852-hcg-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/528904-how-to-isolate-glute-muscle-in-pedal-stroke/ Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:09:55 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/528904-how-to-isolate-glute-muscle-in-pedal-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/520439-isoflavones-stroke/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:23:23 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/520439-isoflavones-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/514834-how-to-increase-the-distance-per-stroke/ Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:33:42 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/514834-how-to-increase-the-distance-per-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/514073-proper-breast-stroke/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:25:43 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/514073-proper-breast-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/512850-how-to-get-more-power-in-your-ground-strokes/ Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:40:19 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/512850-how-to-get-more-power-in-your-ground-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/510580-what-is-the-role-of-antioxidants-in-the-pathophysiology-of-a-stroke/ Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:37:11 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/510580-what-is-the-role-of-antioxidants-in-the-pathophysiology-of-a-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/508051-stroke-calcium/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:37:03 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/508051-stroke-calcium/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/499238-how-to-have-a-better-stroke-in-basketball/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:11:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/499238-how-to-have-a-better-stroke-in-basketball/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/495598-magnesium-for-stroke/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:58:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/495598-magnesium-for-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/494525-magnesium-and-strokes/ Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:49:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/494525-magnesium-and-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/483164-ayurveda-stroke/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:43:01 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/483164-ayurveda-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/483012-the-role-of-antioxidants-in-the-pathophysiology-of-a-stroke/ Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:28:19 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/483012-the-role-of-antioxidants-in-the-pathophysiology-of-a-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/481058-diuretics-stroke/ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:27:04 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/481058-diuretics-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/481024-what-is-a-hypoglycemic-stroke/ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:44:39 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/481024-what-is-a-hypoglycemic-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/474275-coq10-for-stroke/ Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:09:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/474275-coq10-for-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/470684-bad-foods-for-stroke/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:12:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/470684-bad-foods-for-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/466812-niacin-and-strokes/ Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:20:45 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/466812-niacin-and-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/465332-diet-to-help-recover-from-a-stroke/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:21:58 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/465332-diet-to-help-recover-from-a-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/437895-brain-plasticity-stroke-rehabilitation/ Mon, 09 May 2011 10:56:35 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/437895-brain-plasticity-stroke-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/436100-pediatric-stroke-rehabilitation/ Fri, 06 May 2011 04:37:54 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/436100-pediatric-stroke-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/435279-rehabilitation-of-stroke-victims/ Wed, 04 May 2011 20:34:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/435279-rehabilitation-of-stroke-victims/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/435065-stroke-selenium/ Wed, 04 May 2011 17:05:17 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/435065-stroke-selenium/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/434736-stroke-rehabilitation-myths/ Wed, 04 May 2011 11:07:18 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/434736-stroke-rehabilitation-myths/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/430836-nutrients-strokes/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 07:34:55 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/430836-nutrients-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/430569-bilateral-training-in-stroke-rehabilitation/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:40:08 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/430569-bilateral-training-in-stroke-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/430227-rehabilitation-of-the-foot-due-to-a-stroke/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:43:08 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/430227-rehabilitation-of-the-foot-due-to-a-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/428776-the-best-practices-in-stroke-rehabilitation/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:57:10 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/428776-the-best-practices-in-stroke-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/426708-stroke-and-leg-rehabilitation/ Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:09:19 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/426708-stroke-and-leg-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/424854-stroke-rehabilitation-and-assessment-of-movement/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:39:56 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/424854-stroke-rehabilitation-and-assessment-of-movement/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/419662-acute-stroke-rehabilitation/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:04:45 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/419662-acute-stroke-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/419499-outpatient-stroke-rehabilitation/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:51:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/419499-outpatient-stroke-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/413855-the-diet-of-a-stroke-victim/ Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:34:05 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/413855-the-diet-of-a-stroke-victim/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/399165-frontoparietal-stroke/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:06:58 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/399165-frontoparietal-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/389224-diet-for-strokes/ Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:16:41 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/389224-diet-for-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/388413-strokes-fitness/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:40:51 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/388413-strokes-fitness/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/386788-magnesium-strokes/ Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:28:13 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/386788-magnesium-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/375064-stroke-nutrition/ Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:40:01 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/375064-stroke-nutrition/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/374635-stroke-yoga/ Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:04:02 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/374635-stroke-yoga/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/369092-the-relationships-between-tia-stroke-obesity-nutrition/ Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:20:30 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/369092-the-relationships-between-tia-stroke-obesity-nutrition/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/364385-cigarettes-stroke/ Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:04:54 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/364385-cigarettes-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/361981-how-to-smooth-your-pedal-stroke/ Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:50:51 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/361981-how-to-smooth-your-pedal-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/359193-stroke-muscle-test/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:12:44 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/359193-stroke-muscle-test/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/356772-how-to-take-a-rowing-stroke/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:53:52 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/356772-how-to-take-a-rowing-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/356520-strokes-and-homocysteine-levels/ Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:22:02 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/356520-strokes-and-homocysteine-levels/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/354602-how-to-tell-if-you-had-a-stroke/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:31:55 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/354602-how-to-tell-if-you-had-a-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/352713-different-putting-strokes/ Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:41:53 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/352713-different-putting-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/352492-overhead-stroke/ Sat, 08 Jan 2011 14:20:55 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/352492-overhead-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/352006-how-to-restore-muscles-from-strokes/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:28:56 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/352006-how-to-restore-muscles-from-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/347793-how-to-putt-with-a-better-stroke/ Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:17:19 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/347793-how-to-putt-with-a-better-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/346470-the-rules-of-squash-for-let-and-stroke/ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:27:22 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/346470-the-rules-of-squash-for-let-and-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/344824-how-to-do-the-crawl-stroke/ Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:48 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/344824-how-to-do-the-crawl-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/344290-types-of-putting-strokes/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:34:49 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/344290-types-of-putting-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/338435-what-herbs-help-stroke-victims/ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 17:00:39 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/338435-what-herbs-help-stroke-victims/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/338020-triglycerides-stroke/ Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:11:38 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/338020-triglycerides-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/306020-herbs-for-a-stroke/ Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:42:40 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/306020-herbs-for-a-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/300739-stroke-diet/ Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:45:54 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/300739-stroke-diet/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/288748-progesterone-stroke/ Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:16:14 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/288748-progesterone-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/285422-post-stroke-hyperactivity/ Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:10:50 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/285422-post-stroke-hyperactivity/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/273784-post-stroke-diet/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:02:55 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/273784-post-stroke-diet/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/265558-consequences-of-a-frontal-lobe-stroke/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:54:54 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/265558-consequences-of-a-frontal-lobe-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/264271-drugs-for-stroke/ Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:17:08 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/264271-drugs-for-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/258685-consequences-of-an-occipital-stroke/ Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:33:05 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/258685-consequences-of-an-occipital-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/256811-aggrenox-vs-aspirin-for-post-stroke/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:28:09 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/256811-aggrenox-vs-aspirin-for-post-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/225693-adaptive-products-for-stroke-survivors/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:02:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/225693-adaptive-products-for-stroke-survivors/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/220248-front-stroke-technique/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:46:44 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/220248-front-stroke-technique/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/219170-about-brainstem-stroke-syndromes/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:36:42 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/219170-about-brainstem-stroke-syndromes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/198722-what-is-the-meaning-of-a-crawl-stroke-or-a-freestyle/ Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:34:47 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/198722-what-is-the-meaning-of-a-crawl-stroke-or-a-freestyle/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/187074-front-crawl-stroke-technique/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:01:45 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/187074-front-crawl-stroke-technique/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/177587-what-are-the-dangers-of-an-eye-stroke/ Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:22:06 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/177587-what-are-the-dangers-of-an-eye-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/172966-what-is-the-difference-between-a-stroke-a-seizure/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:44:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/172966-what-is-the-difference-between-a-stroke-a-seizure/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/160339-stroke-drills/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:28:35 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/160339-stroke-drills/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/161263-tests-for-stroke/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:53:20 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/161263-tests-for-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/146887-amphetamines-stroke/ Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:30:02 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/146887-amphetamines-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/136303-conditions-that-mimic-stroke/ Mon, 31 May 2010 17:57:27 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/136303-conditions-that-mimic-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/132413-factors-that-influence-stroke-volume/ Wed, 26 May 2010 23:20:38 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/132413-factors-that-influence-stroke-volume/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/129639-description-freestyle-stroke/ Sun, 23 May 2010 15:56:05 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/129639-description-freestyle-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/127735-interesting-stroke/ Thu, 20 May 2010 13:36:59 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/127735-interesting-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/123631-meaning-freestyle-stroke/ Sat, 15 May 2010 09:08:26 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/123631-meaning-freestyle-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/118550-reasons-stroke/ Fri, 07 May 2010 16:21:14 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/118550-reasons-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/117408-effects-massive-stroke/ Wed, 05 May 2010 23:04:51 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/117408-effects-massive-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/25349-strokes/ Tue, 04 May 2010 18:13:16 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/25349-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/111703-stroke-damages-body/ Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:50:19 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/111703-stroke-damages-body/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/109832-happens-during-stroke/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:31:50 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/109832-happens-during-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/100335-bleeding-stroke/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:39:41 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/100335-bleeding-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/97778-neurologist-diagnose-stroke/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:15:07 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/97778-neurologist-diagnose-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/96862-brain-games-stroke-rehabilitation/ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 06:22:38 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/96862-brain-games-stroke-rehabilitation/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/92659-nutritional-modifications-stroke/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:45:21 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/92659-nutritional-modifications-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/90596-easy-tests-stroke/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:22:32 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/90596-easy-tests-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/88879-ds-stroke/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:16:25 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/88879-ds-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/86896-diets-stroke-victims/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:07 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/86896-diets-stroke-victims/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/84864-different-kinds-stroke/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:59:47 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/84864-different-kinds-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/81793-aftereffects-stroke/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:03:51 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/81793-aftereffects-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/79704-factors-influencing-stroke/ Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:10:23 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/79704-factors-influencing-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/78558-characteristics-stroke/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:15:44 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/78558-characteristics-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/73598-psychological-aftereffects-stroke/ Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:05:54 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/73598-psychological-aftereffects-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/66970-signs-massive-stroke/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:05:31 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/66970-signs-massive-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/40977-medications-stroke/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:07:48 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/40977-medications-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/25349-strokes/ Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:55:52 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/25349-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/16330-recognize-stroke/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:50:07 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/16330-recognize-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/11635-need-rowing-strokes/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:06:09 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/11635-need-rowing-strokes/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/10169-treat-pediatric-stroke/ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/10169-treat-pediatric-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/10219-cope-with-emotions-after-stroke/ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/10219-cope-with-emotions-after-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/10424-care-someone-who-has-had/ Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/10424-care-someone-who-has-had/ http://www.livestrong.com/video/3649-stroke-health-byte/ Wed, 28 May 2008 08:20:10 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/video/3649-stroke-health-byte/
Smoking can cause blood clots, which over time can induce a stroke. Learn some tips for preventing and treating strokes in this medical video.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/video/3445-hit-backhand-stroke/ Wed, 28 May 2008 08:19:53 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/video/3445-hit-backhand-stroke/
Wish you knew more attack shots besides the forehand in badminton? Learn how to hit the backhand in this video clip.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/video/2023-hit-forehand-stroke/ Wed, 07 May 2008 05:11:28 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/video/2023-hit-forehand-stroke/
Tennis is a great summer sport, which makes having a great forehand essential for any tennis player. Learn how to improve your forehand swing in this tennis video.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/6310-need-acute-stroke/ Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/6310-need-acute-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/video/483-freestyle-stroke-/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:22:26 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/video/483-freestyle-stroke-/
Learn how to swim a competitive freestyle race in this free video clip. Get swimming lessons from an expert on health and fitness.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/5551-need-recovering-from-brain-stem/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/5551-need-recovering-from-brain-stem/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/4821-need-brain-stroke/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/4821-need-brain-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/3269-facts-stroke/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/3269-facts-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/3494-need-avoiding-stroke/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.livestrong.com/article/3494-need-avoiding-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/13002-identify-what-triggers-stroke/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13002-identify-what-triggers-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/13329-identify-pediatric-stroke/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13329-identify-pediatric-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/13563-identify-stroke-eye/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13563-identify-stroke-eye/
Though your visual impairment may not progress, there is a chance that it will spread to the other eye within 3 to 5 years. You should schedule an opthalmologic evaluation right away if you experience any vision loss, even if it is relatively mild. While your doctor can't reverse current damage, he may be able to recommend treatment to prevent further impairment. Stroke risk factors like diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol can also cause AION, so your medical team will probably recommend a full diagnostic workup to address these vascular risks that may lead to inadequate blood supply to the optic disc.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/13630-recover-from-stroke/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13630-recover-from-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/14297-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-strokes/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/14297-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-strokes/
Ischemic strokes can be further classified into thrombotic strokes (a clot forms from local vessels, such as plaques occluding blood flow), embolic strokes (a clot travels from another part of the body, such as the heart) or transient ischemic attacks, in which a person has all the symptoms of a stroke but they resolve within 24 hours.

Hemorrhagic strokes can be divided into intracerebral hemorrhages (bleeding within the brain) or subarachnoid hemorrhages (bleeding on the surface of the brain and the building pressure between the brain and skull causes damage). Subarachnoid hemorrhages cause severe headaches often described as the "worst headache of my life."]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/13179-test-undetected-stroke/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13179-test-undetected-stroke/
Staying on top of your health through regular physical exams, along with periodic blood pressure and cholesterol testing, could help you stave off a stroke or detect a mini-episode that has gone unnoticed. This may save your life or reduce your potential for mental impairment.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/13076-diet-stroke-victims/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13076-diet-stroke-victims/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/12754-patent-foramen-ovale-pfo-stroke/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/12754-patent-foramen-ovale-pfo-stroke/
The majority of patients with a PFO have no symptoms and live to a normal life expectancy. Data has shown that in up to 50% of strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) the only abnormality identified is a PFO. By default, it is presumed that a clot has traveled from the venous circulation, moved across the PFO and on to the brain (known as a paradoxical embolism). It is rare to actually see a clot in transit across the defect or even find a clot in a vein in the legs. There is much controversy in the medical community as to how to manage this group of patients, the majority of which are under 60.

After a stoke or TIA has occurred in a patient with a PFO, it is important to reduce the chance of another event. The risk of a second event has been linked to the anatomical variants of the PFO. A PFO with floppy tissue (septal aneurysm) carries a greater risk for a subsequent event (repeat TIA or stroke) if the patient is taking aspirin as a medical treatment. Some have suggested that coumadin is a better medical therapy for PFO. Only one study has examined this hypothesis, and there was no difference between the chance of a second stroke or dying from a second stroke in patients who took aspirin or coumadin. Many critics point out that the study involved a small sample and that the overall event rate for PFO patients was high at 9 to 18%.

Many patients opt to have an umbrella device inserted across the PFO to prevent clots form passing across the defect. There is no data to prove that closing the PFO with this device is superior to medical therapy. Clinical trials are underway and nearing completion. As of this writing, the device had yet to earn FDA approval, although many patients have received the umbrella in "off-label" transplants. One of the interesting findings among these patients was the impact the device exerted on migraine headaches.

Data has shown that up to 65% of patients with migraine headache and aura have a PFO. After closing the PFO, many patients reported a dramatic improvement in their headaches. It is unclear whether the PFO allows the passage of a chemical that triggers the headache, or if the headaches are caused by microscopic clots crossing the defect. One study that looked at the impact of PFO closure on migraine headache has been completed in England. The study was mired in controversy, although the initial analysis looked promising. After a complete review of the data there was no real effect headaches after closing a PFO in a population that had never had a stroke.

So you might ask, "Why not close a PFO when you find it?" For a young patient with a stroke, closing the PFO may reduce the chance of another event. Unfortunately, I can't prove that it will reduce the chance of second event. I think patients should be encouraged to participate in the currently available clinical trials (such as CLOSURE I, which is closest to completion) after a first event. If a patient has experienced multiple events despite medical therapy, the defect probably should be closed. There are specific device registries through which patients can receive devices designed for PFO.

As for patients with migraine headaches, studies with different devices are being conducted to determine if PFO closure is a valid treatment for the headache. Current headache patients should not go undergo closure for a PFO outside of a clinical trial.]]> http://www.livestrong.com/article/12901-live-through-stroke/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/12901-live-through-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/13033-care-stroke-victim/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13033-care-stroke-victim/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/13034-cope-with-effects-stroke/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/13034-cope-with-effects-stroke/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/12538-need-stroke-elderly/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.livestrong.com/article/12538-need-stroke-elderly/