What is a stroke?
A stroke, also known as a CerbroVascular Accident (CVA), is an acute injury to brain tissue, resulting from an interruption of blood flow to an area of the brain. |
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Diagnosis of stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency, as immediate medical care and treatment may be necessary to prevent life-threatening complications. |
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Treatment and rehabilitation of stroke - Client
The management of stroke has two distinct phases : immediate treatment, and longterm management. |
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Prevention of stroke
Controlling the risk factors that can be managed is the first step in preventing a stroke. |
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Types of strokes
There are two types of strokes. |
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Symptoms of stroke
In some cases almost the only recognisable sign of an oncoming stroke is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). |
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Risk factors for stroke
There is much you can do decrease your risk of getting a stroke. |
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Course of stroke
What happens when someone has a stroke? |
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Cause of stroke
The fundamental cause in any type of stroke is the interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain. |
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Brain attack!
Stroke is the third most common cause of death in South Africa and it is on the increase. |
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Can a child have a stroke?
One tends to associate strokes with adults. But in South Africa, doctors see many children with stroke every year. Learn more about the causes, signs and symptoms. |
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A-Z of stroke
A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when an artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the brain bursts or becomes blocked by a blood clot. |
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Your stroke risk
Sixty people die every day in South Africa because of strokes. What is your risk of getting one? |
