High cholesterol
Type: Stroke information
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is found in our blood. Reducing your cholesterol level can reduce your risk of stroke.
Can a ‘polypill’ help reduce the chance that people who have had a stroke will have a heart attack or another stroke?
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A research project to find out if a ‘polypill’ can help reduce the chance that people who have had a stroke will have a heart attack or another stroke.
Diagnosis
Type: Stroke information
No two strokes are the same. How well you recover and how long it takes is different for everyone, but making sure that you receive treatment as quickly as possible will give you the best chance of making a good recovery.
News roundup: February 2022
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Every month, we collect the news stories about stroke. These include survivors sharing their stories and even the occasional famous face. We also collect stories about new research and NHS changes.
News roundup: December 2022
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Every month, there are news stories about stroke. From survivor stories to new research. Each month, we collect a few that caught our eye.
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
Type: Stroke information
A transient ischaemic attack, TIA, or mini-stroke, is the same as a stroke, but the symptoms last a short time. A TIA is a warning that you are at risk of having a stroke.