Search Results for: stroke
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The Benefits of Telestroke Services at UPMC: Q&A with Rameen Shafiei, MD
In this Q&A, Rameen Shafiei, MD, discusses the benefits of UPMC's telestroke consultation system for patients suspected of having a stroke.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Acupuncture Can Help Stroke Recovery
Acupuncture can aid in stroke recovery, new research finds. Learn why and how acupuncture works from a UPMC acupuncturist trained in stroke protocol.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Rehabilitation After Stroke: Outpatient Therapy for Stroke Recovery
Do you know the symptoms of a stroke or how to respond? Learn how to spot a stroke and respond and the types of outpatient therapies that help to treat strokes.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Andrew: Learning to Walk Again After a Hemorrhagic Stroke
Andrew, 35, and his wife were looking forward to the imminent birth of their first child in April 2022 when he collapsed in a seizure onto the floor of his Hampton Township home. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Understanding Chronic Stroke and Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke can take a long time. If you or someone you love has had a stroke, here's what you need to know about chronic stroke and recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Chuck’s Story: Recovery and Rehab After Ischemic Stroke
Chuck D. recovered from a stroke at UPMC Outpatient Center in Lock Haven. "I came to, but I couldn't move," says Chuck. "My wife called 911. That's how this nightmare started."Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Pediatric Strokes: How Do Strokes Affect Kids?
Strokes are uncommon in children, but they can occur. Learn about causes, warning signs and symptoms, and treatment options from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
COVID-19 and Stroke: What to Know
Some people are at a higher risk of stroke after COVID-19. Learn about causes, risk factors, and ways you can prevent stroke after COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Stroke in Women
Stroke affects more than 800,000 Americans each year, making it the fifth-leading cause of death in the country. Learn more.Start Quiz
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness