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STROKES Part 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1
A. Overview
B. Pathophysiology
C. Diagnosis
D. Treatment
E. Disabilities / Complication Related to Stroke
F. Humor

Part 2 - Coming in April
A. Stroke Rehab
B. Research / New Treatment Techniques
C. Patient / Family / Caregiver Issues
D. Resources / Links / Articles

According to the National Institutes of Health “Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Four million Americans are living with the effects of stroke. The length of time to recover from a stroke depends on its severity. Fifty to 70 percent of stroke survivors regain functional independence, but 15 to 30 percent are permanently disabled.

Stroke Statistics

Understanding Stroke

	CEU Article #1
	Stroke: Hope Through Research

	CEU Article #2
	Centers for Medicare and Medicaid create new reimbursement category for stroke patients

May Clinic Stroke Overview

• Signs and symptoms
• Causes
• Risk factors
• When to seek medical advice
• Screening and diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prevention
• Coping skills

	CEU Article #3
	Preconditioning the brain may protect against stroke

Moss Rehab Stroke Fact Sheet: Changes that may occur following a stroke

• Emotional Changes
• Physical Changes
• Cognitive and Memory Problems
• Communication and Swallowing Problems

NIH Senior Health:Strokes

• About Stroke
• Warning Signs and Risk Factors
• Prevention and Diagnosis
• Treatment and Research
• Frequently Asked Questions
• MedlinePlus - more information on Stroke

Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology

• Atherosclerosis and Thrombus Formation
• Cerebral Embolism Formation
• Cellular Injury During Ischemia

Family Practice notebook.com – Stroke Pathophysiology

• Risk Factors
• Protective Factors
• Causes

Stroke Pathophysiology