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- First Aid Basics for a Stroke (Brain Attack) VictimThis article briefly describes what takes place when someone is experiencing a stroke and the immediate action that must be taken.
- Stroke: Listen to the WarningsTransient ischemic attack, TIA, or "mini" stroke is a temporary reduction of blood flow to part of the brain. Tissue death does not result and most symptoms resolve in an hour, with full resolution within 24 hours.
- Atheist Holiday Display Spawns Controversy in ConnecticutCVA posted a legal atheist holiday display in Vernon, CT, on the town hall lawn in Dec. 2007. Reaction was strong, but mixed. This article gives CVA's reaction to the flurry of response they received.
- Stroke-Back: My Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA-Stroke)Overview of my cerebellar stroke occurrring on 5/05/2007, my weeks prior to the stroke and then the stroke and my recovery from the stroke.
- How to Recognize Signs of StrokeWhen a person is having a stroke, they are usually unable to speak very well or have coordinated movement. So, it is important that the person close by be able to recognize these five signs of stroke and call for medical help immediately.
Broad StrokesA haiku about an artist.- Symptoms and Warning Signs of a StrokeKnowing when/if you are having a stroke can save your life!
Surviving and Thriving After a StrokeStroke survival and recovery is overwhelming. Stroke survivors may find joy and satisfaction as they create a new lifeLearn tipsfrom a nurse and survivor.- What You Need to Know About StrokesIf you think you are experiencing a stroke try to say a simple sentence. If you cannot, alert a love one and get to the emergency immediately.
- Left (Spatial) Neglect from Stroke: Simple Game Measures ExtentLeft neglect, a form of spatial neglect, affects 45 percent of people who had a stroke on the right side of their brain.
- Are Poor People More Likely to Have Strokes?Is it true that poor people are more likely to suffer a severe stroke? Yes, says a recent study.
- How to Recognize a StrokeA stroke can cause permanent brain damage and even death. It is important that everyone be able to recognize the signs of a stroke and know when to seek emergency medical attention for stroke victims.
- Four Simple Tests to See If Someone Has Suffered a StrokeYou probably know the first three warning signs of a stroke already. There is now a fourth Indicator to help identify if someone has had or is having a mild stroke. Getting medical help early is vitally important!
- Five Ways Stroke Survivors Can Reduce the Risk of Stroke DeathPeople who have had a stroke are at a higher risk for stroke recurrence and an early death. Fortunately, a new study shows that five simple lifestyle habits can help a stroke survivor live a longer life. Here's what you need to know.
- Three Easy Ways to Recognize a StrokeThere are three easy steps to determining a person might be having a stroke, and an easy way to remember.
- FreedomArtist stares at blank canvas afraid to satrt, once she does she wildly paints a life only she sees
Life After the StrokeA broken arm is easy for people to understand because they can see the cast; but when someone has a minnie stroke, the damage is not as obvious until and people tend to treat you like an idiot rather than someone with a brain injury.- Tips to Reducing Your Breast Stroke TimeThese tips can help a swimmer maximize the speed of the breast stroke.
- TIA vs. Stroke: Which is It?Unlike a full blown stroke, the symptoms of a TIA, or transient ischemic attack, are only temporary. Here's how to recognize the symptoms of TIA and what to do if they occur.
- Recognize the Symptoms of a Cerebral Vascular AccidentIn order to treat a stroke in a timely manner, it's first necessary to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is the medical term for a stroke. Timely treatment of stroke symptoms greatly affects the outcome of treatment.
- Stroke Diagnosis is Very SimpleIt is very easy to diagnose stroke. No need to be a doctor for that, anyone can do it easily, and help out those who are affected.
- Stroke Symptons and Warning SignsThis article describes the warning signs of stroke, what to look for and risk factors associated with having a stroke.
- Symptoms of a StrokeHow to recognize when you or a loved one may be having a stroke.
React F.A.S.T. To Signs of StrokeSigns of stroke are easy to detect, and quick and proper action is critical. Learn how to react if someone you love is experiencing symptoms of stroke.- Understanding the Four Strokes in a Four-Stroke EngineUnderstanding the basic four-stroke internal combustion engine processes.
- Cerebrovascular Accident: Signs and Treatment of StrokeStroke is a very deadly condition and most of those who survive suffer from physical damages, so it is important for us to understand more what this condition is all about.
- Stroke in the YoungStroke can happen anytime and to anyone.
- Recognizing the Signs of a StrokeThere is not a lot of time from the first sign to the attack, but being able to recognize the signs could make a world of difference.
- Stroke: What You Should Do If You Suspect Someone is Having OneThis 450-word article describes signs of stroke and steps to take if someone is having one
- How to Tell when Someone is Having a StrokeIt is the 3rd leading cause of death and adult disability amongst the developed countries - United States, and European countries. What is more surprising is that something so serious is extremely easy to act upon and to actually save a life from being ruined.
- Knowing the Signs of a Stroke Can Save a LifeStrokes can kill quickly. If someone near you is having a stroke, knowing the signs can save their life.
Stroke Alert - Don't Stall Make the CallEvery 45 seconds someone in the America is hit by a stroke.
Five Things Every Woman Needs to Know About StrokesAccording to the FDA Office of Women's Health, strokes are not discriminate; close to the same number of women have strokes as men.- F.A.S.T. System Helps to Recognize Stroke Warning SignsHaving reached the age where the yearly physical isn't such an afterthought anymore, I found a recent article about stroke warning/recognition signs to be very helpful in identifying some immediate warning signs.
- Strokes and the Warning SignsWhen a stroke happens it deprives the brain of oxygen which will then cause damage to the brain cells. Anyone can have a stroke.
