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Choose a question from the list below to find the answer.

  • Is there any surgery involved in the treatment of stroke?
  • How long does it take to recover from stroke and what is the prognosis?
  • Why do we need to act fast and is there any treatment for stroke?
  • What about flying in a plane and driving a motor vehicle after a stroke?
  • Can memory be affected by stroke?
  • Why is diabetes an important risk factor for stroke/TIA?
  • Is it common to feel so exhausted and depressed after stroke?
  • What are the warning symptoms and signs of a stroke/TIA?
  • What causes stroke?
  • Someone I know experienced those symptoms but seemed fine again a few hours later. Is that possibly a TIA or mini-stroke?
  • Does the birth control pill/patch increase my risk for stroke?
  • What about intimate relationship and sexual activities after stroke?
  • What can I do to minimise the risk of developing a stroke/TIA?
  • Why is stroke more common as we get older?
Regional Stroke Unit, West Wing, Cardiff Royal Infirmary, Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0SZ
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