Stroke Treatment and Rehabilitation

Not all strokes are equal. The treatment and rehabilitation a person will need depends on the type of stroke, the area affected, and the extent of the damage. As a caregiver, you'll need to understand and manage medications and work effectively with the rehabilitation team. The learning curve may seem impossibly steep, but understanding the challenges that may be ahead can help.

Emergency Treatment for Stroke

Emergency Treatment for Stroke

It's urgent to get emergency treatment for stroke as soon as possible. There is one FDA-approved drug for stroke treatment called tPA, but it must used within three hours of the start of stroke symptoms.
10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke

10 Questions to Ask After a Stroke

10 questions to ask after a stroke. Is there is a recovery timeline after stroke? What is the prognosis after stroke? Get answers to aide in stroke recovery.
After a Stroke: The First Days to Weeks

After a Stroke: The First Days to Weeks

Most spontaneous stroke recovery occurs during the first days to weeks. Here's what medical treatment to expect in the hospital, and how you can help.