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Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:13 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Stroke(Free Handout)


Treatment

Early treatment can help minimize damage to brain tissue and improve the outcome (prognosis). Treatment depends on whether the stroke is ischemic or hemorrhagic and on the underlying cause of the condition. The long-term goals of treatment include rehabilitation and prevention of additional strokes.

Ischemic Stroke

Initial treatment for ischemic stroke involves removing the blockage and restoring blood flow. Ti...Read the full article
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