Atrial Fibrillation: information and resources
Information about atrial fibrillation for healthcare and other professionals.
Linking formal and functional measures of cognition after stroke and the prediction of long-term recovery
This Lectureship will explore the link between tests that are used to assess cognition (memory and thinking) after a stroke and measurements of a stroke survivor's functional abilities. It will also investigate how cognition and functional ability change over time.
How do treatments of swallowing problems after stroke affect risk of chest infection?
After a stroke, some people have difficulty swallowing. Food and drink can go down the wrong way into the lungs instead of the stomach. This can cause a serious chest infection. The intended outcome of this project is to find new knowledge to help guide future policy on the reduction of chest infection risk after stroke.
Can we improve the experience of disease management in those with stroke?
Following a stroke, many treatments are recommended by health professionals, such as medications to prevent another stroke or physiotherapy to help limb weakness. Stroke survivors often have other chronic illnesses and report finding it difficult to follow treatments recommended by their doctors, nurses and therapists.
Sleeping over eight hours a day associated with greater risk of stroke
Thursday 26 February 2015
People who sleep for more than eight hours a day have an increased risk of stroke, according to a study by the University of Cambridge.
Getting active after a stroke
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Getting regular exercise is one of the best things you can do to reduce your risk of a stroke. This guide explains how exercise can improve your health, suggests some activities for you to try, and gives some organisations and resources that can help you find a form of exercise that suits you.
Gene linked to higher stroke and heart attack risk
Tuesday 1 July 2014
Researchers at King's College London have performed a large scale meta-analysis of previous research into a genetic variant of a protein implicated in stroke.
FACE TIA
Functional, cognitive and emotional outcomes after Transient Ischemic Attack: A prospective, controlled cohort study to inform future rehabilitative interventions (FACE TIA).
Dealing with swallowing problems
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Swallowing problems are common after a stroke. This guide explains why they happen, and discusses some of the things you can do to manage them.
A family-centred approach to the management of lifestyle risk factors for recurrent stroke
This research project will work with stroke survivors and their families. In year one, we will design a healthy living programme for stroke survivors and their families. The programme will provide information, education and support. It will help people to learn how to manage their own lifestyle risk factors.