elcome
to the Patients and Families area of the Internet Stroke Center.
New & Noteworthy:
As
part of Stroke Awareness Month, the American
Stroke Association and the AdCouncil
have launched a public awareness campaign entitled "I
Am a Stroke." The campaign is a series of public
service announcements featuring various celebrities.
A recently added glossary
of neurological terms and disorders is designed to assist
patients, their family members, and students in understanding
some of the complex words used in stroke diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you for visiting the Internet Stroke Center
at Washington University, and please feel free to drop
us line with any comments or suggestions.
Information
for Stroke Caregivers An introduction
to caring for a person with stroke, with links
to sites that offer guidance, support, tutorials and handbooks
for stroke family caregivers.
The information contained in this
web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
Consultation with your doctor or health care professional is recommended.
Stroke Education
elcome
to the Patients and Families area of the Internet Stroke Center.
Stroke
Family Caregiving for African-Americans
The
Atlas of Stroke Mortality
Life After Stroke