Overview & Facts
Start your stroke search here. These links start with basic facts and go on to short discussions of stroke causes and risk factors.
What Is Stroke?
Stroke Basics
A stroke is an emergency. Get the basic facts here.
What Happens During a Stroke
Click here for a brief account of what goes on in your brain during a stroke.
Causes
Stroke Causes
What can cause strokes to happen? Find out here.
Are You at Risk?
Stroke Dangers
Evaluate your personal health and your risks for 5 big health problems.
What Increases Your Risk for Stroke
Are you at increased risk for stroke? Find out here.
Prevention
Stroke Prevention
Controlling risk factors and certain medical conditions can improve your chances of avoiding a stroke. Click here to get started.
Symptoms & Types
Do not miss the articles in this section. This information on the warning signs, symptoms, and types of stroke could save your life or the life of a loved one.
Symptoms
You really, really should know the general symptoms of stroke. Go ahead -- click here.
There are different types of stroke that can have different causes. This link takes you to an outside site.
When to Call A Doctor
Read this article now. It's a brief list of the symptoms that signal a stroke emergency.