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Offers resources on stroke or cerebrovascular disease including signs and symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, support, and treatment.
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. The risk of stroke increases with age, but in many cases lifestyle changes can decrease your chances of having a stroke.
Source: Health Canada
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel (artery) that supplies blood to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot. Within minutes, the nerve cells in that area of the brain are damaged, and they may die within a few hours. As a result, the part of the body controlled by the damaged section of the brain cannot function properly.
Source: Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services
Provides general information on what a stroke is and the warning signs, risk factors, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation options, support resources and survivor stories.
Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
A stroke is a sudden loss of brain function that is caused by the interruption of the flow of blood to the brain (an ischemic stroke) or the rupture of blood vessels in the brain (a hemorrhagic stroke).
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Act quickly when dealing with stroke to limit or reverse the brain damage it can cause.
Source: Canadian Health Network
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