In this section, we have leaflets for the Stroke Services department. Please only read the materials on the advice of your clinician.
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Early Supported Discharge for Stroke
You have been referred to ESD by the therapists at your Stroke or Rehab Unit.
Once you are home a member of our team will telephone you - this might be booked before you leave hospital, or we will call you directly. ESD aim to assess you either over the phone or in person within 24 hours of your discharge home.
Thrombolysis for the Treatment of Ischemic Strokes
This leaflet tells you about having thrombolysis. It explains what is involved and what the possible risks are. It is not meant to replace informed discussion between you and your doctor, but can act as a starting point for such discussions.
TIA Clinic
A TIA describes temporary stroke signs and symptoms, which go within minutes to hours. A TIA occurs when blood supply to part of your brain or eye is temporarily interrupted. A TIA is considered a "warning" event that a stroke might happen soon and that you need to seek medical attention urgently. This "warning" event provides an opportunity to prevent stroke, and guidelines recommend this is done with “rapid access” TIA clinics.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A TIA is similar to a stroke, except that the symptoms only last a short amount of time. With a TIA, a blood vessel in the brain may become blocked, but the blockage clears itself.
