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African Americans and Stroke 
This site offers information about how African Americans have an increased risk of stroke. Some factors include a higher rate of: High blood pressure, Diabetes, and Sickle cell anemia.... Details >
Ask NOAH About: Heart Disease and Stroke
New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) provides full-text health information for consumers about cardiovascular diseases in both English and Spanish.... Details >
Brain Attack: A Look at Stroke Prevention and Treatment
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, which is why it's sometimes called a "brain attack." About 700,000 people have a stroke each year--500,000 first strokes and 200,00... Details >
Early Treatment Confirmed as Key to Stroke Recovery
Stroke patients who were treated within 90 minutes of the onset of their symptoms showed the most improvement. ... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Effects of Stroke
Stroke can rob people of the most basic methods of interacting with the world. The specific abilities that will be lost or affected by stroke depend on the extent of the brain damage and most importan... Details >
Facts About Heart Disease and Stroke Among American Indians and Alaska Natives
Heart disease and stroke, the principal causes of cardiovascular disease, are the first and fifth leading causes of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Risk factors often occur to... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Family history raises odds of stroke at young age
Family history was found to be a significant risk factor for two common types of stroke.... Details >
Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning Signs
Heart attack and stroke are life-and-death emergencies -- every second counts. If you see or have any of the listed symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1. ... Details >
HOPE: The Stroke Recovery Guide
This page links to stroke related information, including, organizations and resources, exercises and recommendations, a full guide, and more.... Details >
Kids and Stroke
This article presents information about kids and stroke, including causes of childhood stroke, related disabilities, babies and stroke, and more. ... Details >