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What happened? The first few days after a stroke :
The event: A stroke or transient ischaemic attack
Getting medical help
Getting a diagnosis
Early care experiences
A doctor speaks – an introduction to stroke

What problems did I have, and why? :
Changes to movement
Changes in sensations
Changes to vision
Continence and cathererisation
Eating and drinking
Speech and communication
Thinking, understanding, memory and fatigue
Emotional Impact of stroke

Why me? Why now? Reducing risk of another stroke? :
Causes and risk factors
Medication to prevent another stroke
Surgery
Preventing another stroke: Changes in life style

What happens now? Rehabilitation & care :
Stroke recovery: daily activities and personal care
Stroke recovery: physical aspects and mobility
Stroke recovery: communication disorders
Leaving hospital

Life after stroke. What is the long-term like? :
Major disability
When stroke is coupled with other health problems
When stroke happens at a young age
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What happened? The first few days after a stroke: A doctor speaks – an introduction to stroke

A doctor speaks – an introduction to stroke

Dr Charles Warlow is Emeritus Professor of Medical Neurology, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh and is one of the UK’s leading neurologists and stroke researchers. In the following video clips he gives an introduction to stroke, its causes and treatments and a view for the future.

Professor Warlow gives and introduction to stroke.

Professor Warlow explains what causes strokes.

Professor Warlow explains how strokes are treated.

Professor Warlow talks about his view for the future.

Last reviewed August 2011.

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