Stroke
- Synopsis
- Describes the brain’s blood supply, explains what causes a stroke and looks at the effects on the rest of the body. Also covers prevention - highlighting risk factors and suggesting ways of reducing the chances of having a stroke; diagnostic tests - procedures used in the diagnosis of stroke; treatment - short- and long-term care of a stroke victim. Highlights the the need for swift transfer to hospital following a stroke and the difference this can make to the outcome and shows the significant improvements seen when patients are cared for by a team dedicated to the treatment of stroke victims.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 18 min.
- Year of production
- 1995
- Availability
- Sale; 1999 sale: £75.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- cardiovascular diseases; stroke
Distributor
- Name
Leicester General Hospital
- Web
- http://www.hevu.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 0116 258 4716
- Fax
- 0116 258 1547
- Address
- Health Education Video Unit
Leicester General Hospital
Gwendolen Road
Leicester
LE5 4PW
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