Patient Education

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. The Great Lakes Regional Stroke Network is pleased to provide you with these links and files to helpful patient education resources.

Fact Sheets on Prevention

Anticoagulents and Antiplatelet Agents
Cartoid Endarterectomy
Children and Stroke
Hemorrhagic Strokes and Their Causes
High Blood Pressure and Stroke
Ischemic Strokes and Their Causes
Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Stroke
Risk Factors for Stroke
Stroke, TIA's and Warning Signs

Life After Stroke

 Changes Caused by Stroke
 Complications After Stroke
 Driving After Stroke
 Emotional Changes After Stroke
 Feeling Tired After Stroke
 Living at Home After Stroke
 Stroke and Aphasia
 Stroke and Rehabilitation
 A Stroke Diagnosis
 The Stroke Family Caregiver

(Resource: American Stroke Association: Patient Education Tool Kit )

Other Resources

Medline Plus Stroke Patient Education Resourcesl

Stroke Patient Education Toolkit

Medscape

National Stroke Association

NINDS

Mayo Clinic

Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)

Aspirin for Reducing Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke: Know the Facts

Reducing Your Risk of Stroke: Don't Wait for It to Happen to You

The Role of Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Stroke

Adapting the Home After a Stroke

Avoiding Another Stroke

Diabetes, heart disease and stroke

Sexual Activity and Heart Disease or Stroke

Spasticity and Paralysis

Ask Your Doctor Campaign

Finding Their Voice: Residential Aphasia Program

Virtual Stroke Center