http://www.stroke-information.com/articles morefocus Information on Stroke en-us support@morefocus.com support@morefocus.com PHP RSS Feed Generator Lists emotional difficulties of stroke, including lack of motivation, signs of depression, personality type changes, anxiety, anger and crying. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//emotional-aspects-of-stroke.php 10/21/2008 11:50:37 AM Discusses how impaired blood circulation in the carotid and basilar arteries reduces brain oxygen and causes stroke. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//cerebral-blood-circulation.php 10/21/2008 11:49:59 AM Provides stroke information, including facts about blood flow, brain circulation, and heart disease. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//stroke-information.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Describes an ischemic stroke, and lists causes such as blood clot (thrombus) formation, cholesterol plaques in the carotid arteries, deep vein thrombosis, and diabetes. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//ischemic-stroke.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Describes hemorrhagic stroke and its relationship to high blood pressure and head injury. Discusses causes of bleeding in the brain. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//hemorrhagic-stroke.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Provides information on medical diagnosis of stroke, including the use of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Lists stroke symptoms. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//stroke-diagnosis.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Discusses stroke treatment, including blood thinner drugs, brain surgery, and removing blood clots. Emphasizes the need for stroke prevention and rehabilitation. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//stroke-treatment.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Resources for stroke articles. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//resources.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Discusses hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke symptoms, including dizziness and headaches caused by loss of blood flow. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//stroke-symptoms.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Describes different parts of the brain, including the brain stem, the frontal lobe and the temporal lobe. Explains strokes can affect emotions, behavior, and breathing. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles//parts-of-the-brain.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Lists common symptoms of stroke, including aphasia, apraxia, hemianopia, and hemiparesis. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles/stroke-symptoms/common-stroke-symptoms.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Lists uncommon symptoms of stroke, including sudden death, dysphagia (difficulty breathing), ataxia, nystagmus, dysarthia, ptosis, and miosis. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles/stroke-symptoms/other-stroke-symptoms.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Discusses the goals of stroke recovery and rehabilitation: to improve quality of life and counteract morbidity. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles/stroke-symptoms/stroke-recovery.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Discusses stroke effects, including depression, motor control difficulties, urinary incontinence, and dementia symptoms. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles/stroke-recovery/areas-of-disability.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Lists stroke rehab team members and how a physical therapist Increases range of motion through exercise. Explains that a walker may aid balance. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles/stroke-recovery/stroke-rehab-team.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM Discusses stroke rehabilitation facilities, including hospital therapists, nursing facilities, and home management. Suggests grab bars and other safety features for the home. http://www.stroke-information.com/articles/stroke-recovery/stroke-rehabilitation.php 10/10/2008 11:06:18 AM