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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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WebMD

Web Md: Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit WebMD's site for complete information on strokes. Discusses what they are, types of strokes, their causes, their symptoms, how they are treated, and how they can be prevented.
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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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Other

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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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Stroke

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides this article on strokes, otherwise known as "cerebrovascular accidents." The article defines a stroke, the difference between an ischemic stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke, stroke...
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BBC

Bbc Health: What Is a Stroke?

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative resource delves into why the brain needs a constant blood supply, what causes a stroke, and defines the different types of strokes.