Patients & Families

For patients and their families, a stroke is often a life-altering event. While advances in medicine and technology offer some promise of recovery, individual efforts to minimize the risk of a stroke are very important. And in the event of a stroke, immediate medical attention is critical.

The following pages offer valuable information on the different types of stroke, what you can do to reduce your risk of a stroke, as well as how to identify if you or someone you know is having a stroke.

• Stroke Basics
• Warning Signs of a Stroke
• Are you at risk for a Stroke?
• Lower Your Risk
• Learn More About a Stroke
• Clinical Trials
• Support Services