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Stroke
Strokes occur when the oxygen-rich blood supply to the brain is disrupted, resulting in a rapid, acute loss of... Show
Strokes occur when the oxygen-rich blood supply to the brain is disrupted, resulting in a rapid, acute loss of brain functions. This lack of blood supply, or ischemia, can be caused by an embolism, hemorrhage, or thrombosis. These videos help you better understand stroke. Hide
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Effects of Stroke
3 viewsAfter a stroke, things change. Because 700,000 new strokes occur every year in America, knowing what may follow is invaluable to a stroke victim's loved ones.
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
Preventing Stroke
42 viewsUp to 80 percent of strokes that occur in the United States each year could be prevented! Need more convincing? Check out this video!
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
Recovering Cognition After Stroke
2 viewsA person who has had a stroke may suddenly have trouble speaking, or be unable to recall names or faces. While normal, this is quite frightening, and requires treatment.
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
Recovering Emotions After Stroke
13 viewsEngaging in the simplest of social interactions, or expressing the most basic of emotions, provide a whole new set of struggles for people recovering from stroke.
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
Recovering Mobility After Stroke
9 viewsWalking upright, balancing the body, and even tying one's shoes can become monstrously challenging tasks following a stroke. Learn the ways in which patients recover their mobi...
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
Risk Factors for Stroke
14 viewsOne in 16 deaths in the United States is directly related to a stroke. So, make sure you know your risk factors for having one-it just may save your life!
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
Strokes vs. Seizures
5,626 viewsSeizures can result from strokes. Learn more about the relationship between these two common conditions.
Expert: Robert S. Fisher, M.D.
Symptoms of Stroke
11 viewsWithout immediate medical attention, a person having a stroke may suffer memory loss, or even death. Learn what to watch out for so you or a loved one can get treatment immedia...
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
Understanding Stroke
17 viewsEvery 45 minutes in America, someone has a stroke...often for the second or third time. This video explores what happens during a "brain attack."
Expert: Stephen Silberstein, M.D.
EXPERT SPOTLIGHT
Robert S. Fisher, M.D.
Professor of Neurology
Stanford University
Stanford University
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