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What is a stroke

WebStroke attacks the brain, the human control centre. The brain is divided into areas which control different things. The impact of the stroke depends on the area of the brain it …

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Clinical guidelines Stroke Foundation

WebThe Stroke Foundation’s Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Management are evolving into living guidelines as a next generation solution for health evidence translation. This three-year …

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Living Well After Stroke Stroke Foundation

WebLiving Well After Stroke is a group-based program that helps you to change your behaviours like healthy eating, physical activity, and taking medications regularly. The program gives …

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Testing and treatment for stroke Stroke Foundation

WebStroke is always a medical emergency. Getting fast treatment for stroke can be the difference between death, disability and a good recovery. If you or someone else …

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Haemorrhagic stroke Stroke Foundation

WebA stroke can be caused by bleeding. This is called a haemorrhagic stroke ( hemm-orr-ragic ). Blood can leak from a broken or burst blood vessel, which is one of the tubes or pipes that carry blood around the body. The leaking blood is like a bruise that injures part of the brain. Blood vessels include arteries, which carry blood pumped from the

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High blood pressure Stroke Foundation

WebHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the most important known risk factor for stroke. Blood pressure is a measure of the force with which blood presses on the walls of …

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Coping with hemiplegia and… Stroke Foundation

WebPublished: July 10, 2013. Hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) can often occur following brain injuries, particularly strokes. These conditions can make everyday tasks …

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Download booklets & factsheets Stroke Foundation

WebDownload booklets & factsheets. Hard copies of stroke information factsheets and booklets can be ordered for free on our online store. About stroke factsheet. Aphasia handbook. …

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Mobility and exercise after stroke… Stroke Foundation

WebStrokeLine’s practical and confidential advice will help you manage your health better and live well. Call 1800 STROKE (1800 787 653) Email …

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F.A.S.T. poster A2 size – Stroke Foundation

WebTax included. Quantity. Add to cart. Poster that explains how to recognise a stroke and what to do if you or someone else experiences the FAST symptoms. Size – A2. Quantity – Single poster. Product code – SF1582 (A2) Resources provided free. Postage and handling - …

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TIA Stroke Foundation

WebA transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is when blood can’t get to all parts of your brain for a short time. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients for your brain cells. Blood flows through your …

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Prevent Stroke Stroke Foundation

WebAbout Stroke. Prevent Stroke. Risk factors are things that can cause a stroke or make it more likely to happen. They are different for everyone. You can change many of the common risk factors and lower your chance of stroke with some simple steps. 1. Make time for a health check. See your doctor or pharmacist about these stroke risk factors:

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Top 10 facts about stroke Stroke Foundation

WebIt kills more women than breast cancer and more men than prostate cancer. [4] In 2020, the estimated cost of stroke in Australia was $6.2 billion in direct financial impact, and a …

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Effects of stroke Stroke Foundation

WebHow stroke can affect you. Some of the problems people may have after a stroke include: Weakness on one side of the body, including arms and legs. Problems controlling or …

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Signs of stroke Stroke Foundation

WebThe following signs of stroke may occur alone or in combination: Weakness or numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg on either or both sides of the body. Difficulty speaking or understanding. Dizziness, loss of balance or an unexplained fall. Loss of vision, sudden blurring or decreased vision in one or both eyes.

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Prevention & Awareness Stroke Foundation

WebAustralia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check Free health checks in community settings help reduce the number one risk factor of stroke.

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My stroke was due to a hole in my heart

WebMy stroke was due to a hole in my heart. Published: February 06, 2023. By Kruni. In 2019 I started to have migraines from hell. They were 24/7 unrelenting and …

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Cholesterol lowering to prevent… Stroke Foundation

WebWhat we do. For survivors and carers. Cholesterol lowering to prevent another stroke. National Stroke Guidelines strongly recommend taking medication to lower LDL cholesterol to under 1.8 mmol/L (70 mg/dL). - Recommended for patients after stroke caused by a blood clot. - Helps to prevent another stroke and/or heart attack.

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My Stroke Journey: information for hospitals

WebMy Stroke Journey: information for hospitals. Stroke happens in an instant. Most survivors will have little understanding of stroke and of the health care system. Stroke survivors …

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