Tag Archives: Diabetes

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Problems with the eye itself

Some eye conditions may have been present before the stroke High blood pressure can cause small blood vessels to bleed inside the eye. This then stops light from getting to the retina (which takes in the visual images at the back of … Continue reading →

Found in Topic: Visual Problems

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Other factors which may affect memory

View Text Alternative Factors which help memory Stop smoking – if you can’t stop smoking try to cut down and get help to do this. Have blood pressure checks. Try to keep blood pressure within normal limits with medical supervision … Continue reading →

Found in Topic: Memory strategies

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Understanding hospital investigations

View Text Alternative CT scan– this is a crucial test to confirm what type of stroke has occurred. Once it has been shown to be a haemorrhage or a blockage (infarct) the appropriate treatment can begin. Not all small blockages … Continue reading →

Found in Topic: Stroke cause and effects

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