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Stroke care specialties:

Neurology ?
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Neurology
A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats stroke and other problems involving the brain and nervous system.
Occupational medicine ?
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Occupational medicine
An occupational therapist will look at your ability to do everyday activities and help you regain as many daily living skills as possible.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation ?
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Physical medicine and rehabilitation
A physiatrist, a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, may lead your stroke recovery team.
Physical therapy ?
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Physical therapy
A physical therapist can treat problems with balance, coordination and strength you have after a stroke.
Speech therapy ?
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Speech therapy
A speech-language pathologist can help you regain language skills or teach you other ways to communicate after a stroke.

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Stroke overview

What is a stroke?
A stroke results when blood and oxygen flow to the brain is stopped or interrupted.

Causes and types of stroke
There are two types of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic.

Stroke warning signs: Call 911
Stroke symptoms may last a short time and disappear. They are often present when you wake up.

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs): 'Mini-strokes'
In some cases, strokes are preceded by transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or "mini-strokes."

Risk factors and prevention
Risk factors increase your chance of having a stroke. Your doctor can help you determine your risk factors -- what you can and cannot control.

A stroke is also called a cerebrovascular accident or CVA because it involves the brain (cerebral) and the blood vessels (vascular).

 

 

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