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Aetna: Inteli Health: Stroke Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A stroke disrupts the brain's function by injuring brain cells, usually by interfering with the brain's blood supply. Because the brain's blood supply can be disrupted for different reasons, doctors generally classify strokes into three...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Stroke

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mayo Clinic provides extensive information on strokes. Content includes a focus on the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, screening and diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and more.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Stroke

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article from Kids Health, learn what happens during a stroke, how strokes are treated, and how you can prevent them. Strokes happen mostly to older people, so find out how you can help a loved one such as a grandparent if it...
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The Stroke Association, Uk: Stroke Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site contains a wealth of information about strokes. Topics include; what is a stroke, preventing a stroke, stroke rehabilitation, and more.
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Everyday Health: Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a complete overview of information regarding strokes. Tells what they are, causes of strokes, types of strokes, symptoms of strokes, how to treat strokes, and ways to decrease your risk of having one.
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National Archives (UK)

Department of Health, Uk: Stroke

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a stroke? How can you improve your lifestyle to reduce the risk of stroke? What are the symptoms of a stroke? These questions and more are answered in this thorough health resource.
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American Stroke Association: Stroke Knowledge

For Students 9th - 10th
This abstract from the American Stroke Association discusses the importance of education in the stroke community. Support groups are important partners in stroke education. German study