Web Directory

» 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

» Artists Recovering from Stroke
   Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and learn more about post-stroke conditions that may influence works of art.
   http://members.iinet.net.au/~jokeeffe/

» Ask the Doctor - The Stroke Rehab Forum
   Interactive medical question-and-answer board covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation. Responses are provided by medical professionals from The Comprehensive Pain and Rehabilitation Center.
   http://www.medhelp.org/forums/StrokeRehab/wwwboard.html

» Believe In Miracles
   Online home of James Bradley, stroke survivor and author of "Elvis Was My Speech Therapist."
   http://www.believeinmiracles.net

» Family Centered Community Stroke Program
   An Ottawa-based study that is designed to gather information about needed community services for stroke survivors and their families.
   http://www.aphasiaottawa.com/study/

» General Practice Notebook: Stroke
   Clinical reference on ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Covered topics include differential diagnosis, etiological determination, radiologic investigations, and management of patients within the National Service Framework.
   http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/simplepage.cfm?ID=1295319040

» HealthAtoZ: Stroke
   Learn how to decrease your stroke risk, and look into available treatments and questions that you should ask your physician if you've just had a stroke.
   http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/neur/stro/stro_gen_ovw.jsp

» Hobbies After a Stroke
   Created by a brain-stem-stroke survivor who hopes to encourage others to get involved in recreational activities. Her post-stroke hobbies include embroidery and outings on a motorized scooter.
   http://home.hccnet.nl/g.vd.perk/ev/index.html

» Internet Stroke Center at Washington University in St. Louis
   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

» Interventional Radiology Procedures for Treatment and Prevention of Stroke
   Educational resource from the Society of Interventional Radiology. Covered procedures include intra-arterial thrombolysis, aneurysm embolization, and carotid stenting.
   http://www.sirweb.org/patPub/stroke.shtml

» Johns Hopkins Medicine: Mini Strokes Linked to Uric Acid Levels
   Cites a study linking uric acid levels to high volumes of so-called white matter hyperintensities (WMH), which are small dead areas of the brain that occur when brain cells are deprived of oxygen.
   http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2007/10_01a_07.html

» Lou's Stroke
   Link collection and personal story of Louis Albert, a survivor with diabetes and aphasia who has used assistive technology to create his site.
   http://www.ifip.com/stroke1.htm

» NHS Choices: Stroke
   Provides information on this serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed. Includes an animation and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, prevention and complications.
   http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Stroke/

» NHS Choices: Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
   Provides information on this form of mini-stroke. Includes a short video on strokes and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
   http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Transient-ischaemic-attack/

» 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/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm

» Neurotransplantation for Patients with Paralysis After Stroke
   Overview of the University of Pittsburgh's study of neuronal cell transplantation for the treatment of stroke. Updates on the research program are provided.
   http://www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/imageguided/neuron/index.html

» Physiotherapy for Strokes
   An overview of the role of physical therapy in stroke rehabilitation, provided by Heads Up!--a specialist neurological physiotherapy practice based in Surrey, England.
   http://www.physiotherapy-for-strokes.co.uk

» 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
   From the staff of the Mayo Clinic, a nine-page, consumer-oriented guide to stroke. Topics include risk factors and prevention, screening and diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills.
   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stroke/DS00150

» Stroke Survivors Canada Ottawa
   Supporting affected families with information about stroke causes, acute care, rehabilitation, financial issues, local services, and Web-based resources.
   http://www.strokesurvivors.ca

» Stroke Survivors: The Site for Cerebellar Stroke Victims
   Developed and maintained by survivor John d'Arcy to support individuals who are dealing with cerebellar stroke. Resources include his personal story, a fact sheet on the condition, a message board, and contact details for related organizations in the Unit
   http://www.stroke-survivors.co.uk

» 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 and Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Guide for Patients and Their Families
   From the stroke specialists at Stanford University's School of Medicine, a nine-part guide featuring information about stroke types, prevention, emergency treatment, and rehabilitation.
   http://strokecenter.stanford.edu/guide/

» StrokeGene
   An international research programme, aiming to discover new treatments for stroke through a genomic approach. Funded by the European Commission.
   http://www.brad.ac.uk/strokegene/

» StrokeHelp.com
   Workshops and video-based courses focusing on stroke rehabilitation. Presented by International Clinical Educators.
   http://www.strokehelp.com/

» StrokePage/Slagsiden
   Home to the StrokePost news pages and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian.
   http://www.slagsiden.net/

» Terri's Stroke Recovery
   Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke.
   http://homepages.tesco.net/~Terrihorne/MyWEBsite.htm

» The New England Journal of Medicine: Stroke Collection
   From the archives of the journal, literature covering topics such as antithrombotic therapy, cerebral thrombosis, and carotid stenosis.
   http://content.nejm.org/cgi/collection/stroke

» Transient Ischemic Attack
   Information sheet on TIAs (which are also known as "mini strokes"). Published by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
   http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/tia/tia.htm

» WebMD Stroke Health Center
   In-depth information, including symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
   http://www.webmd.com/stroke/default.htm

» eMedicine Health: Stroke
   Consumer health resource center, providing information on the causes, symptoms, and urgent treatment of stroke.
   http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/9629-1.asp