Treatments for Strokes

Traditional Stroke Treatments

• drug therapy
• surgery to treat or repair damage in and around the brain
• physical therapy
• occupational therapy to relearn daily routine activities
• speech therapy

Stroke treatments include three stages: prevention, therapy when stroke occurs, and post-stroke rehabilitation. Which treatments are used to prevent stroke depend on individual risk factors for stroke.

Alternative Stroke Treatments

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What are the symptoms of Stroke?

Visit our Women's Health Symptoms Guide Index for more information about strokes and other women's health conditions.

Learn More

• Stroke Resource Center

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Remember it is always your choice to seek a second opinion if you are uncomfortable or have any unanswered questions about the treatment recommended by your health care provider.