# Understanding and Dealing with Stroke

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- Authors: [Keith Souter](https://www.bookquiver.com/keith-souter)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2013-07-01

## Description

It is estimated that there are up to 30 strokes every minute throughout the world.* A stroke can be fatal or disabling, while others are purely temporary with a recovery time of less than 24 hours. Whatever the case, a stroke is always serious and as well as having physical and mental consequences for the sufferer, it can also have a significant effect on other family members. This book gives the basic information needed to understand what a stroke is, how to spot the risk factors that may contribute to a stroke, and how to take steps to deal with the repercussions, including details on: • What happens in a stroke • The different types of stroke • Stroke recovery and rehabilitation • Medication and aids and equipment for independent living *Source: World Stroke Campaign

## Editions

### Understanding and Dealing with Stroke

- Publisher: summersdale_division
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-08-5765-944-6
- Published: 2013-07-01
- Language: en_GB