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Understanding and Dealing With Stroke

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It is estimated that there are up to 30 strokes every minute throughout the world.* A stroke can be fatal or disabling, while others are purely temporary with a recovery time of less than 24 hours. Whatever the case, a stroke is always serious and as well as having physical and mental consequences for the sufferer, it can also have a significant effect on other family members. This book gives the basic information needed to understand what a stroke is, how to spot the risk factors that may contribute to a stroke, and how to take steps to deal with the repercussions, including details on:

  • What happens in a stroke

  • The different types of stroke

  • Stroke recovery and rehabilitation

  • Medication and aids and equipment for independent living

    *Source: World Stroke Campaign


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    Publisher: Summersdale Publishers Ltd

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9780857659446
    • Release date: July 11, 2013

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9780857659446
    • File size: 915 KB
    • Release date: July 11, 2013

    Formats

    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Medical Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    It is estimated that there are up to 30 strokes every minute throughout the world.* A stroke can be fatal or disabling, while others are purely temporary with a recovery time of less than 24 hours. Whatever the case, a stroke is always serious and as well as having physical and mental consequences for the sufferer, it can also have a significant effect on other family members. This book gives the basic information needed to understand what a stroke is, how to spot the risk factors that may contribute to a stroke, and how to take steps to deal with the repercussions, including details on:

  • What happens in a stroke

  • The different types of stroke

  • Stroke recovery and rehabilitation

  • Medication and aids and equipment for independent living

    *Source: World Stroke Campaign


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