Cerebrovascular accident
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• - Tell us about your stroke
  Hello, How about we discuss how your stroke or your loved one's stroke? Were you alone? Near a hospital? Did help arrive quickly and how did you notify them? How do you think we could improve the spee
• - Since joining I have suffered another stroke.

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• - Stroke and Protein S Deficiency
  One of my daughters had a stroke 3 years ago at the age of 28. My other daughter has had 2 DVTs in her arm, and one in  her leg which broke off and travelled to her lung, causing a pulmonary embolism
• - Stroke vs. Aneurysm: what is the difference?
  Stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects the brain. Aneurysm may be confused with stroke because an aneurysm in the brain can lead to a stroke.Both conditions are the result of dise
• - Blood pressure after stroke
   Hello there, can I have your thoughts on the subject of blood pressure. Nov2015 I had a stroke it appears my bp played a huge part in this reading very high plus an anurism, I've recovered remarkabl

Current topics:

• - What treatments have you tried for combating stroke?
  Hello, Depending on the type of stroke that you have suffered from, there are several treatments that are prescribed by your doctor; these can range from injections to a daily intake of aspirin. What

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• - Cardiovascular disease - Am I at risk for the coronavirus?
  Hello all, I haven't been on here in a while, but being isolated at home with my husband has drawn me back to the site. I thought I'd start this discussion since there doesn't seem to be one yet. My
• - Stents
  Stents can be used to deblock blood vessels (in particular, coronary artery) or prevent aneurysms. Have you already had stents inserted as a preventive or an emergency measure? Have you experienced
• - Treatments for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
  Hello everyone, There are a wide range of treatments available for sufferers of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. These range from pills, inhalers to respiratory machines. PAH has numerous symptoms an

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• - Heart conditions and dental care
  Hi i had major heart surgery  and i know previously  any post  surgery on visiting dentist  antibiotics were given as protocol .which i know changes .as a person who is currently suffering after h
• - Are you satisfied with your cardiologist ?
  Hello, What can you say about your cardiologist? Are you satisfied with the treatment he/she proposes? Have you ever changed your cardiologist for any reasons? Perhaps you know a wonderful cardiolog
• - Cardiovascular conditions and physical activity
  Paris, 19 April 2018 (AFP) – According to a new study presented before the European Cardiology Society, a person who survived a heart attack should get back to doing sport or take up a physical acti

Current topics:

• - Botox injections for spasticity: Opinions, experiences, advice!
  has anyone had them for spasticity I have a very severe case of spasticity in my left leg post stroke but my consultant will not give me Botox even though my leg is so stiff I can barely walk the only
• - Spasticity treatments - Opinions, experiences, advice
  What is your treatment for spasticity?Does it work? Do you experience side effects?Don't forget to share your advice to help others or ask others your questions.
• - Everyday life with spasticity
  What is your experience with spasticity?What has this changed in your life?Don't hesitate in leaving a message or sharing some info so that everyone could benefit from everyone's experience.