Stroke

Stroke Web Sites

American Stroke Association
A division of the American Heart Association, this web site has information on the warning signs of stroke, post stroke care, and the "Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia".
http://strokeassociation.org

bloodpressure.com
This web site has information on the basics of blood pressure, how to measure it and how to treat high blood pressure. There is also a stroke risk assessment section as well as information on how to monitor your blood pressure.
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/blood/default.asp

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Information on treatment, prognosis, research, publications, and organizations from this subdivision of the National Institutes of Health.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm

Compiled by the Community Health Resource Center at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Fletcher Allen Health Care does not endorse any of the above links; they are presented here for your information only.