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This page is about stroke symptoms that are not caused by a stroke. Here we explain stroke mimic diagnosis, symptoms and treatments.

At the moment there are no treatments that cure vascular dementia but there are treatments to help with many of the symptoms.

Find out about carotid artery disease is and how it's linked to stroke. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis methods and treatment options.

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.

The Stroke Association has funded research to improve how we spot the symptoms of stroke and the people most at risk so we can get them the best treatment in the critical minutes and hours that follow.

Hillary Bwye is a stroke survivor. In January 2021, while walking with a neighbour, she suddenly began to experience the symptoms of stroke.

In December 2020, while sitting down to write Christmas cards, Susan suddenly began to experience the symptoms of a stroke.

High blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors of stroke. It usually has no symptoms but is a contributing factor in around half of all strokes.

On this page you can find information on common childhood stroke symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.

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