Stroke

Stroke: Additional Sources Of Information

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on stroke.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) 
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

National Stroke Association 
Phone: 303-649-9299
Phone: 1-800-STROKES (787-6537)
http://www.stroke.org/

Find links to products and services for stroke survivors and caregivers, self-screening techniques to detect a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (which is a leading stroke risk factor), and a quiz you can take to assess your risk. Click on the “Test Your Stroke IQ” link.

American Stroke Association A Division of American Heart Association 
Phone: 1-888-4STROKE (478-7653)
Email: strokeassociation@heart.org 
http://www.strokeassociation.org/

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 
Phone: 1-613-569-4361
Email: itstaff@hsf.ca 
http://ww1.heartandstroke.ca/