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Although blocked blood vessels can cause both coronary heart disease and some types of stroke, stroke is not the same as heart disease...
Stroke is rare among children and babies, but it can occur...
A stroke interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain and is a medical emergency...
A transient ischaemic attack (sometimes called a mini-stroke) is a warning that a stroke may follow, and requires urgent medical attention...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can increase your risk of heart attack, kidney failure and stroke...
This health assessment questionnaire will identify which zones of your lifestyle are contributing to your personal health risk and provide actions you can take to make positive change...
Absolute risk is a measure your doctor can calculate to understand the likelihood of you experiencing a heart attack or stroke in the next five years...
Tobacco causes more illness and death than any other drug...
Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes...
The long-term effects of stroke depend on which part of the brain was damaged and by how much...
Early treatment and rehabilitation after stroke helps many people to regain a lot of function...
People who have had a stroke talk about the events and emotions surrounding their stroke...
If you feel uncomfortable about asking questions or talking with your healthcare professionals, having someone there to support you during appointments can help you make difficult decisions and ensure healthcare professionals respect your rights.
Want to know more about the medications you are taking. Search and find information sheets on over 4,000 prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
Find out more about over 170 common surgeries including risks, benefits and after care.