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Stroke
Stroke Topic

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

Stroke News  
The latest stroke-related news headlines.

• Metabolic Syndrome Raises Colon Cancer Risk 75%
• Ginkgo Prevented Stroke Damage in Mice
• Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients
• More related headlines

Related News

Stroke Feature Story  

Drug May Widen the Stroke Treatment WindowDrug May Widen the Stroke Treatment Window

Antibiotic shows promise against strokes caused by blood clots

A drug used to treat acne and urinary tract infections also appears to be a powerful weapon against strokes caused by blood clots. full story»


Stroke-Related Illnesses and Conditions  
Find information about illnesses and conditions that relate to stroke or search the entire database.

Stroke

Illnesses and Conditions

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

High Blood Pressure


Related Information

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Stroke-Related Complementary and Alternative Medicine  
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Drug Guide  
Search the Drug Guide, an electronic drug reference that provides useful patient education, summaries of more than 2,400 commonly prescribed medication.


drug guide

Other Antiplatelet Medications

Anticoagulants

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 Medical Tests

Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests

CT Scan of the Head

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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