Stroke Care
Health Information Library Topics
Basic Information
Medical Resources
- Stroke Education Video Presentation (Webinars are available to view at your convenience - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To view, you must first download RealPlayer onto your computer if you do not already have it. It is easy, fast and free.
- Risk Factors for Stroke
- Types of Stroke
- Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
- Effects of Stroke
Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Evaluation Procedures for Stroke
- Treatment for Stroke
- Rehabilitation for Stroke
- Rehabilitation Services at Resurrection Health Care
Video Animations
The Mechanical Embolus Retrieval in Cerebral Ischemia, or MERCI retriever (below), is a treatment approach for removing blood clots that have blocked small blood vessels in the brain. The device, which is passed from a blood vessel in the leg into the blood vessel in the brain, captures the clot and pulls it out of the body, returning blood flow to the area.
The Penumbra stroke system (below) treatment uses a catheter, snaked through the vessels from the groin to the brain, to rapidly restore blood flow in the brain and limit damage caused by stroke. The device also uses an aspirator (suction device) to assist with capturing and removing the brain clot.
Print This Handy Reference Card!
Click on the card below to open and print a symptoms card that you can keep it in your wallet. Note: Once you print the document, you will need to cut out the card with scissors to make it wallet-size.
Preventing a Stroke
A healthy lifestyle is the best defense against stroke. See your doctor annually to discuss your risk and how to lower your chances of having a stroke. If you don't have a doctor, search for one online.
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