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Stroke health centre

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Stroke is a devastating event. One way to fight it is with information. These links take you to no-nonsense summaries of what you need to know about the causes and symptoms of stroke, stroke tests and treatments, and support for patients and loved ones.

Overview & facts
What is stroke?
Causes
Prevention
Symptoms & types
Symptoms
Diagnosis & tests
Diagnosis
Treatment & care
Treatment
Living & managing
Living and coping
Finding help
Finding help
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