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Overview of Stroke
Types
Risk factors for stroke
Symptoms
Warning symptoms of stroke
Other symptoms
Effects of stroke
Complications of stroke
Diagnosis
Treatment
Rehabilitation
Prognosis
End-of-Life Issues
Prevention
Managing risk factors
Antiplatelet medications
Anticoagulants
Ischemic Stroke
Causes
Common causes
Cryptogenic stroke
Embolic stroke
Lacunar infarction
Large-vessel atherosclerosis
Other causes
Risk factors
Symptoms
Complications of stroke
Diagnosis
Tests to identify the cause
Treatment
Thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) medications
Mechanical thrombectomy
Antiplatelet medications and anticoagulants
Carotid artery surgery
Carotid artery angioplasty and stenting
Long-term treatment of strokes
Prognosis
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)
Causes
Risk factors
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Medications
Surgery
Angioplasty and stents placement
Overview of Hemorrhagic Stroke
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prognosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Procedures to treat aneurysms
Prognosis
Brain Aneurysms
Causes
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Diagnosis
Treatment