Westwood Horizons
Presents
The New Science of Strokes and Mini-Strokes
Special Report by Newsweek
With Alex
Introduction
Human Anatomy
Cardiovascular System
Brain and The Heat
Blood Flow, Nutrients, and Oxygen
Types of Stroke
A. Ischemic Stroke
Blood Clot
Atherosclerosis
Embolism (Traveling Clot)
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (Ministrokes)
B. Hemorrhagic Strokes
Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Symptoms and Consequences of Strokes
Diagnosis
Computed Tomography (CT or CAT Scanning)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
X-Ray Angiography
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
(SPECT)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Treatment and Recovery
Tissue Plaminogen Activator Drug (t-PA) (Clot Buster)
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Aspirin
Risk Factors and Prevention
High Blood
Pressure
Smoking
High Blood Cholesterol
Diet and Life Style