Frequently Asked Questions
◄ About Your Care at RSU About Stroke ►
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