American Stroke Association - American Heart Association's Stroke sub-chapter with lot of information for the professional and the consumer.
Angels for Amanda - Supportive page created by the family of Amanda Carvalho, a survivor of prenatal stroke. Includes details about Amanda's life and treatment plan, as well as links to sites that have been helpful to her family.
Artists Recovering from Stroke - Submit your artwork for inclusion in an online gallery, view samples from an Australian exhibition, and read articles about post-stroke syndromes that are of particular importance to recovering artists.
AutoMove Therapy for Stroke Survivors - Product information for Stroke Recovery Systems' AM800 -- an EMG-biofeedback device that is designed to teach healthy regions of the brain to take over lost motor functionality.
Brain Attack Coalition - group of professional, voluntary and government organizations whose mission is to reduce the occurrence, disabilities and death associated with stroke
Brain Stem Stroke and Locked-In Syndrome - Source of information and support. Provides background details and links to educational materials, assistive-device companies, survivors, and caregivers.
caregiver-information.com - Information for those caring for loved ones with stroke, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, or other disabling conditions. Site also provides relaxation techniques, a catalog of adapted leisure devices, and games (when you need a break!)
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy: Online Publications - Reading list featuring reports on CI Therapy--a "massed practice" approach to limb weakness. Intended as a research aid for stroke survivors, clinicians, and others who wish to investigate the therapy online.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-Stroke Depression - A clinical review of depression after stroke. Case reports and references are included.
Dysphasia Support in Sefton Merseyside - Information about the center and the practical help provided by volunteers to people who have communication difficulties following a stroke.
Education and Support for Famalies Effected by Stoke - Information on promoting patient recovery and family well being.
Greater Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky Stroke Team - Case studies, protocols, and further resources for medical personnel involved in the care of stroke patients.
HealthlinkUSA: Stroke - Listings for stroke education and support sites. Updated regularly.
HealthMed Solution: What Is Stroke? - A review of stroke, authored by physical-medicine-and rehabilitation specialist Peter Rappa, MD. Explores complications, medical management, rehabilitation care plans, and further subjects of interest to survivors and their families.
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Canadian organization offering healthful tips and recipes, news items related to stroke, and information on provincial resources for survivors.
Hemi-Kids - Resources related to childhood hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and stroke. Features the Hemi-Kids e-mail list, answers from experts, helpful hints for daily living, inspirational writings, and many links to sites of interest.
Human Neuron Implantation Trial - Description of a multicenter trial designed to evaluate the implantation of human neurons as a treatment for stroke. Patient acceptance criteria are provided and noted to include stroke-induced injury to the basal ganglia region of the brain and resulting paralysis or partial paralysis of the arm and/or leg.
Internet Stroke Center at Washington University - A comprehensive web resource for stroke patients, family members and health professionals. Includes a database of stroke clinical trials, listings of more than 100 US stroke centers, meetings calendar, stroke guidelines and links to teaching sites.
Lou's Stroke - In 1983 I began using insulin for my Type-2 Diabetes . In May of 1995 I had a severe stroke. Because of this and the resulting aphasia, I am totally disabled.
Mayo Clinic Stroke Education - Patient-oriented information from the Clinic's Division of Cerebrovascular Diseases. Covered topics include the physical and emotional effects of stroke and the impact of stroke on families.
MCW HealthLink: Stroke - News and information about stroke from the physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Mediconsult.com: Strokes Condition Center - Stroke resources for patients, caregivers and professionals. Features include educational materials, research digests, drug information, listings for clinical trials, and a support group.
Megan's Notebook - Inspirational site created by author and childhood stroke survivor Megan Drummond. Features essays on Megan's experiences during and after her stroke.
National Heart Foundation - American Health Assistance Foundation division, established in 1985 to fund research on and educate the public about heart disease and stroke. Site includes a stroke FAQ and articles concerning stroke symptoms and risk modification.
National Stroke Association - Dedicated to stroke victims in the United States
National Stroke Association report on secondhand smoke - Summary of research as of March 1998.
NIH Stroke Information Page - Information on treatment guidelines and ongoing studies from the National Institutes of Health
Northeast Ohio Stroke Activity Center - Northeast Ohio Stroke Activity Center, Inc. (NEOSAC) is one of the three centers in the USA that is organized to bring state of the art rehabilitation to stroke survivors and their families in need of such services.
Passive smoking and risk of stroke seems a solid connection - Letter to scientific journal on biomarkers, exposure measurement, confounds, and the evidence connecting secondhand smoke to stroke.
Passive Smoking Increases the Risk of Acute Stroke - Population-based case-control study of residents of Auckland, New Zealand findsa significantly increased risk of stroke in both men and women.
Pediatric Stroke Network - Information and support for families who are dealing with stroke in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. PSN's highlights include traditional and alternative therapy links, a message board and mailing list for young survivors, and complementary forums for parents.
Peninsula Stroke Association - A not-for-profit organization serving Californians in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Site offers answers to common questions about stroke and listings for community resources, volunteer opportunities, and related Web pages.
Prevention Plus - Provides stroke and carotid vascular ultrasound screening services for stroke detection and prevention. Educational information and risk assessment.
Project Stroke Hope - Presentation by a family hoping to help others who are affected by stroke. Offers notes on disability benefits and insurance matters, fundamental information on stroke, and links to stroke-related sites.
Rhythm Therapy Institute - Practice offering Rhythm Therapy--an alternative method of stroke rehabilitation harnessing musical rhythms. Locations in New York City and Gnesta, Sweden.
Risk Factors for a Stroke - Prevention is still the best medicine.
Secondhand Smoke Breaks Down Blood Vessel - Research results: After spending only 30 minutes in a smoke-filled room, participants in a study had losses in their blood levels of antioxidants.
Secondhand smoke raises stroke risk - Seattle Times article.
Secondhand smoke ups stroke risk - From heartinfo.org: summary of recent research.
Stanford Stroke Awareness - An illustrated guide describing types of stroke and new diagnosis and treatment options.
Stroke - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Stroke and Aphasia Information - Resources for stroke recovery, home therapy. Includes tips for home therapy and survivor stories.
Stroke and Brain Attack - A clinical guideline to the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and other cerebrovascular disease. Includes interepretation of the NIH stroke assessment materials, protocols for the use of thrombolytics. Includes references, tables and line drawings.
Stroke Association of Southern California - A non-profit organization committed to reducing the incidence and impact of this disease in communities throughout Southern California.
Stroke Family - Stroke survivors, their families and caregivers, will find unique resources at Stroke Family.
Stroke Incidence Rises as High Blood Pressure Control Falls - After more than two decades of steady decline, stroke rates are increasing in the United States, according to new research detailed at drkoop.com.
Stroke Message Board - Forum on stroke and stroke related issues.
Stroke Recovery Association (Hamilton Wentworth) - The Hamilton-Wentworth Stroke Recovery Association is a group composed of stroke survivors, their spouses and family and friends.
Stroke Rehabilitation, AM800 - offers AutoMove 800 to aid stroke victim rehabilitation.
Stroke Risk and Exposure to Spouses' Cigarette Smoke - Study finds the risk of stroke is doubled for people whose spouses smoked.
Stroke Support and Information - Cyberspace stroke support group. E-mail, bulletin boards, chat, stroke information links, socialize, etc.
Stroke Survivors - Tips for everyday living and opportunities to read and share recovery notes and personal therapy reviews, courtesy of survivor Rowland Gale.
Stroke, Brain Attack, and Paralysis - An introduction to stroke, linking to related incidence information, news, chats, and a directory of neurologists. Hosted by NeurologyChannel.
Stroke: Lifeclinic.com - Features prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation fact sheets, in addition to a risk survey.
Stroke: The Daily Apple - A look at what this is, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation.
StrokeHelp.com - Rehabilitation information, educational training videos and discussion forums for clinicians, families and survivors of stroke.
StrokePage/Slagsiden - Home to the StrokePost news pages, StrokeList discussion group, and numerous other resources for stroke survivors and their loved ones. Content is presented in both English and Norwegian.
Strokes on medbroadcast.com - Strokes can happen at any age, find out more on medbroadcast.com. Discover information on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery; check your personal risk level through an online quiz; and visualize stroke through multimedia presentations.
Terri's Stroke Recovery - Story of stroke and continuing recovery, from the rehab unit to independent living. Written in support of other survivors who are on the "long journey back" from stroke.
The Neuroscience Institute - Regional neuroscience center of excellence based at The University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Offers comprehensive, compassionate, specialized care for patients with diseases or disorders of the brain and nervous system.
The Stroke Association - Charitable organization for stroke victims in the UK
University of Pittsburgh Center for Cerebrovascular Surgery - Description of the Center, which is dedicated to the treatment of carotid stenoses, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and other vascular conditions associated with stroke.
Vancouver Stroke Survivors Drop In - A center for survivors and their care worker. We socialize, have lunch, exercise, listen and sing music, play games, play wheelchair sports and more.
White Rock South Surrey Stroke Recovery Group - Support and rehab group for survivors and their caregivers in the White Rock South Surrey area.
Women First - Stroke - Fact sheets on stroke from Women First Healthcare. Covered topics include risk factors in women, estrogen's possible protective effects, diagnosis, and rehabilitation.