- Acute Stroke Toolbox
Guidelines, pathways, sample admission orders, and complementary tools, courtesy of the Brain Attack Coalition--a nonprofit alliance whose mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of stroke.
http://www.stroke-site.org/
- Ahealthyme.com: Stroke: An Animated Guide
Visual introduction to ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, revealing the fundamental processes involved in each type of "brain attack."
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/strokeguide
- AphasiaNow
UK based aphasia-friendly website
http://www.aphasianow.org
- Believe In Miracles
Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist".
http://www.believeinmiracles.net
- Brain and Stroke Research and Treatment Center
Scripps Clinic Center of Excellence focusing on the prevention and treatment of stroke and other disorders of the brain. Located in San Diego, California.
http://www.scrippsclinic.com/specialties/onedivision.cfm?ID=5699&div_type=ctr
- Brain Stem Stroke: Joe and Jackie
A couple's story of survival and life after a massive brain stem stroke resulting in locked-in syndrome.
http://www.joeandjackie.homestead.com/
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications
Reading list featuring reports on CIMT--a "massed practice" approach to limb weakness. Intended as a research aid for stroke survivors, medical professionals, and others who wish to investigate the therapy online.
http://www.stroke-info.com/cimt.htm
- eMedicine Consumer Health: Stroke
Physician-authored guide, containing information on the causes, symptoms, and emergency treatment of stroke.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9629-1.asp
- Interact Reading Service
Providing a professional, live, interactive reading service for stroke patients in hospitals and stroke clubs in the London area.
http://www.interactreading.co.uk/
- Internet Stroke Center at Washington University
A stroke resource for medical professionals and consumers, alike. Educational information, directories of clinical trials and stroke centers, and a calendar of major stroke conferences are among the site's many offerings.
http://www.strokecenter.org
- Lifeclinic.com: Stroke
Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey.
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/stroke/diagnosis.asp
- Lou's Stroke
Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a diabetic and aphasic stroke survivor who has used assistive technology to create his site.
http://www.ifip.com/stroke1.htm
- Medbroadcast.com: Stroke
Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations.
http://www.medbroadcast.com/channel_section_list.asp?channel_id=1008&relation_id=474
- Megan's Notebook
Inspirational resource created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke.
http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/mdrummond/
- NINDS Stroke Information Page
Introduction to stroke, with pointers to related fact sheets concerning symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation. Presented by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a division of the National Institutes of Health.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/stroke.htm
- On Being Struck by a Stroke
Personal story of E.B. Jelks, an eight-year survivor of stroke and active participant in the American Heart Association's Peer Visitation Program.
http://www.strokesurvivor.org/
- Post Stroke Help
Articles and webcasts concerning post-stroke spasticity, uncontrollable muscle tightness or cramps that cause pain and affect movement. Created in cooperation with Healthology and supported by unrestricted educational grants from Allergan and Medtronic.
http://www.poststrokehelp.com
- Project Stroke Hope
Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/projectstrokehope/
- Stroke and Aphasia Information
Resources for stroke recovery, including home therapy tips and survivors' stories. Presented by Bungalow Software, a provider of rehabilitation programs.
http://strokesupport.com/info/stroke/default.asp
- Stroke Awareness
Stanford Stroke Center's extensive, illustrated guide for stroke patients and their families.
http://www.stanford.edu/group/neurology/stroke/
- Stroke Survivors
Tips for everyday living, information on hemiplegia recovery, and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale.
http://www.stroke-survivors.com
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