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2. Stroke center - Wikipedia

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   Stroke centers are medical centers having health professionals specially trained in emergency stroke care. [1] They are considered preferred first responders in the diagnosis and treatment of strokes. Certifying authorities recognize four levels of certification, highest to lowest, [2] as follow: The Stroke Center Certification Program was ...

3. Advanced cardiac life support - Wikipedia

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   Advanced cardiac life support, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the urgent and emergent treatment of life-threatening cardiovascular conditions that will cause or have caused cardiac arrest, using advanced medical procedures, medications, and techniques.

4. American Heart Association - Wikipedia

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   The American Heart Association (AHA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. They are known for publishing guidelines on ...

5. Cardiac Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy and More - Healthline

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   nurses. Physical therapy is an important part of the cardiac rehabilitation process. It might help you: lower your risk of having another heart attack. improve your quality of life. increase your ...

6. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) - WebMD

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   A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is similar to a stroke. Your blood delivers oxygen to every part of your body, and your cells need it to survive. If your blood flow gets blocked, it can cause a ...

7. Is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) a Cause of Stroke? - Healthline

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   AFib is a well-established risk factor for the development of a stroke. The pooling of blood in the upper chambers of your heart increases the risk of a blood clot. Blood clots can travel through ...

8. Signs and Stroke and Heart Attack: An Easy Guide - Healthline

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   discomfort in the arms, back, neck, or jaw. nausea or abdominal pain. dizziness or lightheadedness. shortness of breath with or without exertion. Early stroke symptoms can be even subtler. The ...

9. How to Exercise After a Stroke - WebMD

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   It is recommended that stroke survivors do 20 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. You can break up the exercise and get it done in intervals if you need to. Stroke survivors should also ...