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Stroke: Video FAQ

A stroke is a medical emergency. To help you better understand what it means and what to do in this situtation, we've created video answers to common questions you may have.

Choose from the topics below and click on a question to view the answer provided by Medical College of Wisconsin physicians Ann Helms, MD, MS, Department of Neurology,  Diane Book, MD, Department of Neurology, John Lynch, MD, FAHA, Department of Neurology and John McGuire, MD, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.




Question and Answer Topics

Education 
Diagnosis 
Treatments 
Rehabilitation  


Education
Answers provided by Ann Helms, MD, MS, Department of Neurology.

What is a stroke?
 What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
 Who is at greater risk for stroke?
 
Can stroke be prevented?
 What should I do if someone around me is having a stroke?

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Diagnosis
Answers provided by Diane Book, MD, Department of Neurology.

 Why is immediate, emergent care so important?
 Why should stroke patients see a specialist who provides individualized care?
 How do clinical trials influence treatment options?
 What is the difference between a Primary Stroke Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center?

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Treatments
Answers provided by John Lynch, MD, FAHA, Department of Neurology.

 What are the standard and advanced treatment options available?
 Why is the NICU so important for someone being treated at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin?
 Why is time so critical during the onset of a stroke?

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Rehabilitation
Answers provided by John McGuire, MD, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

 What are the advantages of a comprehensive team at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin?
 What makes The Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Stroke Program unique?
 Why is continuity of care important?
 How does rehabilitation focus on patients' quality of life?

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Last Review Date: Feb. 2013

Online Editor(s): Kathryn Adam

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