About Stroke Medicine
Stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or a vessel bursts. It is an emergency: remember FAST — Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 108. Clot-busting treatment and thrombectomy work best within hours.
Stroke medicine covers emergency treatment, finding the cause, preventing another stroke through blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar and heart-rhythm control, and rehabilitation to regain function.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Fees, availability and outcomes vary by doctor and hospital.
Conditions Treated
Ischaemic stroke
Haemorrhagic stroke
TIA
Stroke prevention
Related Diseases
Carotid stenosis
Atrial fibrillation stroke
Cerebral venous thrombosis
Moyamoya
Symptoms to Watch For
Facial droop
Arm weakness
Slurred speech
Sudden vision loss
Procedures & Treatments
Thrombolysis
Mechanical thrombectomy
Carotid Doppler
Stroke rehabilitation