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Woman Conquers Life After Stroke

Days after her 30th birthday, Maria DiTullio lost the ability to talk, walk and eat. “My birthday was March 20. I had turned 30 and eight days later I had a stroke,” DiTullio said. DiTullio's life changed forever when she suffered a massive stroke 12 years ago.More

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Local Information

'Watchman' Parachutes Could Help Prevent Blood Clots

A new type of parachute, called the watchman, is being tested to work inside the body and help prevent clots from causing strokes. More
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Surviving Stroke - How To Improve Your Chances

Do you know the signs and symptoms of stroke? Would you know what to do if you or a loved one has a stroke? More

Stroke Stimulator - Local Clinical Trial

NBC4's Dr. Bruce Hensel reports on some groundbreaking research that could help stroke survivors regain what they have lost. More
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All About Strokes

Critical Basics About Stroke

Knowing What To Do: Stroke Plan Of Action

Stroke Types And Causes

How To Spot A Stroke

High Risk Of Stroke Shortly After A Heart Attack

Preventing Mild Strokes From Becoming Serious

Treatments And Surgeries

Reclaiming Your Life After A Stroke

Intense Stroke Rehabilitation May Trigger Lasting Improvements

Walk Away From Stroke's Side-Effects

Recovery

Rehab Improves Self-Care in Stroke Victims

Stroke Survivors: Their Stories

Post-Stroke Spasticity Treatment

Helping A Loved One Recover From A Stroke

Brain Attack: A Stroke Survival Guide

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News And Video

New Stroke Therapy Helps Restore Sight

One complication of a stroke can be vision loss, but new technology is helping patients recover by reconnecting damaged brain cells. More

Deadly Gap Between Strokes In City, Suburbs

Where you live can affect your chance of surviving a stroke, at least according to one survey. More
Surviving Stoke: Does It Matter Where You Live?

ASA: Newborns Suffer Stroke More Than Older Kids

The American Stroke Association reports the risk of a stroke is 10 times higher in newborn babies than in older children -- a fact parents don't often realize. More
Images: Suffering A Stroke
Video: Newborns At Risk

Corkscrew Device Gives Stroke Patients Hope

Study: Stroke Risk Heightens When Sibling Affected

Air Angels Swoop To Stroke Patient's Rescue

Woman Conquers Life After Stroke

Doctor: Timing Everything When It Comes To Strokes

New Device Helps Stroke Patients

Beauty Shop Stroke

Educating Through Hip-Hop

'Watchman' Parachutes Could Help Prevent Blood Clots

Blood Test Could Determine Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke

Bad Headache Could Be Sign Of Stroke, Blood Clot

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