Search results for stroke

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• Causes of a stroke

  Find out about the causes of a stroke and how you can reduce the risk.

• Symptoms of a stroke

  Symptoms of a stroke include drooping on one side of the face, weakness in the arm and slurred speech.

• Recovering from a stroke

  Find out more about recovering from a stroke.

• Treatment for a stroke

  Treating a stroke may include taking medicine or having surgery.

• Diagnosing a stroke

  Strokes are usually diagnosed through blood tests, scans and other tests.

• Complications of a carotid endarterectomy

  Find out about the main complications of a carotid endarterectomy and how they can be treated.

• Support after a stroke

  Find out more about getting the help and support you need after having a stroke.

• Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

  Find out about transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or "mini stroke", including what causes it, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and when to seek medical advice.

• Aphasia

  Aphasia is a condition that affects how you communicate. It can make it hard to speak, understand others, read, write and use numbers. Find out about the symptoms, treatment and what causes it.

• Paralysis

  Find out about paralysis, including symptoms, causes and treatments.