How Do I
Stroke
Web Sites
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American Stroke Association
A Division of the American Heart Association, the site includes information about stroke, warning signs, and life after stroke. -
MedlinePlus: Stroke
MedlinePlus offers comprehensive resources on stroke and related topics. The site includes information on diagnosis and symptoms, treatment, prevention, online tutorials and much more. -
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
A part of the National Institutes of Health, the site provides detailed information on a variety neurological disorders, including stroke. - National Stroke Association
The site provides detailed information on stroke symptoms and types of stroke; risk factors, recovery and prevention; as well as information for African Americans, women, and kids and stroke.
Pittsburgh Resources
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Allegheny General Hospital Comprehensive Stroke Center
The site provides an overview of the services and resources of Allegheny General Hospital for treating stroke.
Browse the Catalog
For library materials on this topic, browse these subject headings in the library catalog:
Browse the Shelves
Use these Library of Congress Classification Numbers to browse the shelves in the library. You can also use them to browse the Catalog.
| Subject | LC Classification |
| Cerebrovascular disease |
Selected Books
Caplan, Louis R.
Stroke
Stroke
A book written for stroke survivors and those looking to understand the condition and how to avoid it, Caplan covers risk factors, causes, symptoms, treatment, and recovery through rehabilitation.
RC388.5.C3297 2006
Hutton, Cleo
After A Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier
After A Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier
This book offers tips for families and caregivers helping someone who is recovering from stroke. It covers such issues as communication, emotional liability, safety issues, personal care, relaxation techniques, and intimacy issues.
RC388.5.H879 2005
