Categories: tia / mini-stroke

Wrexham stroke survivor supports Wales-wide campaign

Wrexham stroke survivor supports Wales-wide campaign

Susan Butcher had a stroke in 2012 and is supporting the new campaign from the Stroke Association which aims to reduce the number of strokes across Wales.
Three specific risk factors put people at an increased risk of having a stroke. The “Lower Your Risk of Stroke” campaign will get to grips with the number of strokes caused by high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation (AF) and Transient Ischa

Young stroke scientist takes on marathon after overcoming rare brain disease

Young stroke scientist takes on marathon after overcoming rare brain disease

Claris Diaz, 32, originally from California, now lives in Cardiff and has devoted her life to stroke research after her childhood was affected by stroke.
From the age of 10 Claris began to have frequent Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs also known as mini strokes). The symptoms of TIA can pass very quickly but are similar to stroke symptoms.
Claris explained “Many of my TIAs happened while I

Scottish Stroke Care Audit 2014 National Report - Stroke Association Scotland comments

Scottish Stroke Care Audit 2014 National Report - Stroke Association Scotland comments

Andrea Cail, Director Scotland of the Stroke Association said: “Stroke is a major health problem in Scotland and it has now been a clinical priority for the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland for over 15 years.  During that time there have been significant improvements in the quality of stroke care which have contributed to a reduction in the number of deaths from stroke.  However, stroke is sti

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