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Here you will find links to in-depth articles about Stroke and stroke-related conditions, as well as links to our health information centers.

Stroke Causes, Symptoms Treatment and more
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a "brain attack." A stroke happens when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted because a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts open. If blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds, the brain cannot get blood and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing permanent...continue reading this article

Stroke In-Depth
The American Stroke Association advises everyone to learn to recognize these signs of stroke: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden, severe headache with no known cause F.A.S.T. The acronym FAST is an easy way to remember signs of stroke and what to do if you think a stroke has occurred... continue reading this article

Stroke Web Links

• AtlantiCare's Senior Health Center Stroke page provides detailed information on Stroke risk factors, prognosis, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
• www.strokeassociation.org -- American Stroke Association
• www.americanheart.org -- American Heart Association
• www.stroke.org -- National Stroke Association
• www.ninds.nih.gov -- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• www.aphasia.org -- National Aphasia Association
• www.aan.com -- American Academy of Neurology
• www.strokecenter.org/trials -- Stroke Trials Directory