Living with Stroke

Even if you have already had a stroke, modifying your lifestyle, for example by improving your diet and not smoking, may help your recovery. It is important that you seek appropriate medical advice to help manage your condition and follow this advice closely.

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:	Post-stroke upper limb spasticity
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Damage caused to the motor pathway in the brain as a consequence of a stroke can lead to spasticity, a movement disorder characterised by muscle overactivity which significantly impedes physical movements.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Stroke and high blood pressure
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	High blood pressure (hypertension) is the most significant known risk factor for stroke. A person with untreated hypertension is four times more likely to have a stroke. A person with high blood pressure may have no symptoms so regular medical check-ups are essential. Treatment options for lowering blood pressure include living a healthier lifestyle and the use of medications, when necessary.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Stroke - the after effects
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	A stroke is caused by either the blockage or rupture of a blood vessel within the brain or a rupture of a blood vessel surrounding the brain. A person who suffers from a small stroke may recover, while a larger stroke can lead to permanent disabilities. Many survivors also have emotional changes after a stroke.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Carers
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	When stroke survivors go home, they often rely on others to help them with everyday activities. These people, the carers, are also affected by the stroke. No one plans on becoming a carer. If you are a carer it is important that you don't feel alone - especially if you don't have family members to give help and support.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Transient ischaemic attack
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke that warns of an impending stroke within hours, days, weeks or months. The symptoms of a TIA only last a short time, followed by a full recovery. A person who has had a TIA, or 'mini-stroke', is at greater risk of having a stroke or heart attack.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Stroke prevention for high risk groups
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Stroke's effect
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	There can be enormous loss and grief associated with a stroke including the changes to your sense of self, role or professional identity, self-image, physical function, intimacy and favourite activities. People who have had a stroke may have difficulty returning to driving.
Date:	Dec 2010

Title:	Clinical guidelines for stroke management 2010
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	This guideline reflects the need for acute and post acute services to provide seamless care to those affected by stroke and their families.

Title:	Stroke: signs, symptoms and treatment - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	A stroke (cerebrovascular accident, CVA, or cerebral vascular accident) occurs when a part of the brain is damaged or destroyed because it is deprived of blood, and therefore oxygen.
Date:	Apr 2009

Title:	What therapy might I get?
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	Recovering from a stroke is normally a long process. In most cases, the greatest amount of recovery occurs in the first 2-6 months, but slow improvement can occur for several years. The recovery time is different for each person but generally takes longer with more severe strokes.
Date:	Oct 2008

Title:	Preventing another stroke
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	Stroke risk is influenced by a number of factors. Some of these stroke factors, such as age, gender and a family history of stroke, cannot be controlled.
Date:	Oct 2008

Title:	Lowering cholesterol
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Lowering the person's cholesterol will lower their risk of heart disease.
Date:	Oct 2008

Title:	How to treat hypercholesterolaemia
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events.
Date:	Oct 2008

Title:	Support services
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	Sometimes the greatest comfort can be found in talking to and being with others who have had a similar experience. Every stroke affects an individual in a different way, but the emotional and physical experience will be familiar amongst people who have had a stroke.
Date:	Sep 2008

Title:	Leaving hospital
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	Leaving the hospital after a stroke is an important step for all stroke survivors and each person will have different needs. You may make a complete recovery after the stroke and go home without any support or you may need some help to be organised for you.
Date:	Sep 2008

Title:	Stroke: can it be cured? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	There is no known drug which can eliminate the possibility of a stroke or offer a guaranteed cure.
Date:	Jan 2008

Title:	Stroke and hypertension - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	High blood pressure puts unnecessary stress on blood vessel walls which can cause the blood vessel to thicken and break down, eventually leading to a stroke.
Date:	Jan 2008

Title:	Going home
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	Going home from hospital after a stroke is an important step for all stroke survivors. Each person will have different needs at home and go home to different types of support. If you have been in hospital, a number of things will happen before you go home.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	What is rehabilitation?
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	Rehabilitation is specific to your problems. Plans and goals will be made with you to help your particular problems. These may change over time and will be different for each person.
Date:	Oct 2007

Title:	Lifestyle
Publisher:	National Stroke Foundation (NSF)
Description:	There are number of risk factors that may increase your risk of stroke which you can control and in doing so can help reduce the chances of having a stroke.
Date:	Sep 2007

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