Stroke in seconds….
Time and Stroke Stroke in Seconds...... Every two seconds, someone in the world suffers a stroke Every six seconds, someone dies of a stroke Every six seconds, someone's quality of…
Stroke related Information for the layman
Females are MORE affected by Stroke
Females are MORE affected by Stroke This year’s theme for the World Stroke Day ( marked every 29th October to focus attention on Stroke ) was ‘ I am a…
Reversing Paralysis from Stroke
What is stroke or a brain attack? It is a common notion among people that ‘brain attack’ or ‘stroke’ and ‘heart attack’ are one and the same. It is estimated…
How does Aneurysm clipping and Coiling work
This video shows how the two therapies of aneurysm repair work
Driving After Stroke
Driving after Stroke Driving after stroke can be a daunting task. It is not only a major concern of individual safety, but, also public safety on the roads. Given the…
Stroke signs and symptoms
Please share this video with family and friends to spread stroke awareness http://youtu.be/6oGUwNxRbmU
Mechanical Thrombectomy – new treatment for severe cases of stroke
A stentriever * In the US, a new cutting edge treatment is being evaluated to treat disabling strokes. It uses tiny devices to snag large clots from a blocked artery…
Stroke Warning Signs
Stroke Warning Signs The onset of many a stroke can be detected early with the signs as shown in the pictogram here. These are sudden and unexplained onset of any/some…
Do South Asians stand a higher risk of Stroke?
Stroke or Brain Attack is caused by blockage of arteries or veins in the brain or by bleeding in the brain. It is essential for everyone to remember FASTER to…
Venous stroke
'Venous Stroke' or 'Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis' is caused by blood clots blocking the veins in the brain. The veins in the brain drain blood from the brain into the…
The Road to Recovery after Brain Aneurysm Treatment – Emotional Effects
It is impossible for others to understand the suffering that a patient with an illness goes through simply because the experience is unique to the person. The life-changing experience that…
The Road to Recovery after Brain Aneurysm Treatment – Physical Effects
Having a brain aneurysm and undergoing treatment is a life changing event. Recovery is more difficult and longer in older patients, following brain aneurysm rupture and chronic medical problems. Patients…