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Stroke, emergency care

Questions to ask your doctor

If you've had a stroke, you may want to talk with your doctor to find out more. Here are some questions that you might want to ask:

How serious was my stroke?
When can I get a brain scan?
What do you think caused it?
Will I be treated in a unit that specializes in stroke care?
What kind of stroke have I had?
Will my symptoms go away?
Will I be disabled? What disabilities will I have?
What's the best treatment for me?
Will I need any drug treatment?
What are the side effects of treatment?
Will I have another stroke?
What should I do if I get similar symptoms again?
What can I do to help myself? Do I need to change my diet? Should I eat less fat? Do I need to stop smoking or exercise more?
Should I take any vitamin supplements?
Are other members of my family at risk of having a stroke? If they are, what can they do to protect themselves?

This information was last updated on Oct 16, 2009

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