Stroke Test
Stroke is a feared medical problem because it can be debilitating or even deadly. Your best defense is to make sure you know how to prevent a stroke and how to recognize one so you can get treatment right away.
In Stroke, Harvard Medical School experts distill the latest research and recommendations into understandable advice that can help you prevent or cope with a stroke.
Harvard Medical School’s Stroke report reveals:
- The risk factors that increase your chances of having a stroke
- Why stroke symptoms can differ from person to person
- The reason “mini-strokes” can be just as serious as ischemic strokes
- The app you should have on your cell phone that shows how to detect a stroke
- The type of therapist you may not know about who can help you regain speech after a stroke
- And so much more!
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If you have a transient ischemic attack, also called a TIA or mini-stroke, you may experience stroke symptoms that disappear. However, TIAs are no less dangerous than ischemic strokes — they have the same causes, which, if not treated, often lead to a full-blown stroke. As many as 20% of people who have a TIA will suffer a full-blown ischemic stroke within 90 days. The greatest risk is actually in the first week, which is why it’s so important to seek medical help promptly. Just because symptoms disappear does not mean the danger is over. In fact, a TIA should be considered a warning sign of an impending stroke and treated just as seriously. For more information, see page 4 of Stroke. |
| Your Special Health Report includes: | |
| • | Unique stroke risks that women face |
| • | Top 5 ways to prevent a stroke |
| • | The three phases of stroke treatment |
| • | How to choose the best rehab facility |
| • | How to ease post-stroke pain |
| • | Plus: A Special Bonus Section that shows you the most powerful ways to prevent a stroke! |