Stroke

Stroke Topic
Learn about prevention of stroke, the importance of early treatment and recovery.

Stroke News

The latest stroke-related news headlines.

• 2 Techniques Found Effective in Carotid Artery Narrowing
• Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur Without Symptoms
• For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk
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Stroke Feature Story

Stick With Statins After A Stroke

Risk of death doubles when cholesterol-lowering meds are stopped

For people taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins after a stroke, the advice is clear-cut: Keep taking them. full story»

Stroke-Related Illnesses and Conditions

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Stroke
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
High Blood Pressure
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Stroke-Related Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Drug Guide

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Other Antiplatelet Medications
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Medical Tests

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