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  1. Join the Associate Board for their 5th Annual Bowling Night event this Friday. pub.vitrue.com/qCA6 3 minutes ago via Social Publisher
  2. New guest blog post: Wes Fisher, MD - Listen to your Heart #nsblog pub.vitrue.com/DQJz about 4 hours ago via Social Publisher
  3. A18: A "silent stroke", in my opinion, refers to 1 of 2 possibilities. The 1st is that you had a very small stroke in...http://bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  4. Q18: Is there such a thing as a "silent stroke"?What are long-term effects if no symptoms exist? #nschats about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  5. A17: You can think of stroke rehab like going to a gym & getting a personal trainer. The therapists work w/ you...http://bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  6. Q17: What does #stroke rehabilitation entail? What can be done from home? #nschats about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  7. A16: 2 of the most common would be pneumonia & "DVT". Pneumonia is fairly common & occurs bc the swallowing mechanism...http://bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  8. Q16: Are there particular complications that may result from a #stroke? #nschats about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  9. A15: You need to get to the hospital immediately by calling 911. Although there is a treatment "window" of 3-4.5 hrs... bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  10. Q15: If you think you're having a #stroke how much time do you have to get to the hospital? #nschats bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  11. A14: This probably puts you at increased risk of stroke. I think it'd be important for you to have a yearly check up...http://bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  12. Q14: I have a history of #highbloodpressure, #stroke & #diabetes in my family. Am I a greater risk for #stroke? #nschats about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  13. A13: This is a very tricky question. It depends entirely on how much improvement you have made after the stroke....http://bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  14. Q13: Can you drive after having a #stroke? #nschats about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  15. A12: I can't guarantee that he'll be able to get back to his previous lifestyle. Unfortunately, most people do not...http://bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  16. Q12: My dad was very active after his #stroke. When can he begin more strenuous exercise? #nschats about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  17. A11: It's certainly a possibility. The reason that 1 side of the body is effected & not the other, is that each side... bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  18. Q11: Is it normal to not regain full movement of just one side of the body after a #stroke? Why is this? #nschats about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  19. A10: This is somewhat complicated. There are acute treatments & chronic treatments.... bit.ly/AAIIol about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  20. Q10: Are there certain treatment options that are more accepted than others? #stroke #nschats bit.ly/AAIIol about 8 hours ago via TweetDeck
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