Understanding and Dealing with Stroke

by Keith Souter

It is estimated that there are up to 30 strokes every minute throughout the worldA stroke can be fatal or disabling, while others are purely temporary with a recovery time of less than 24 hours. Whatever the case, a stroke is always serious and, as well as having physical and mental consequences for the sufferer, it can also have a significant effect on other family members. This book gives the basic information needed to understand what a stroke is, how to spot the risk factors that may contribute to a stroke, and how to take steps to deal with the repercussions, including details on what happens in a stroke, the different types of stroke, stroke recovery and rehabilitation, and medication and aids and equipment for independent living.

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 23, 2013

About the author

Keith Souter is a part time doctor, medical journalist and writer. He writes general non-fiction, books on medicine and health and novels in 4 genres.

He lives in Yorkshire within arrow-shot of the ruins of a medieval castle, the setting for two of his historical crime novels - THE PARDONER'S CRIME and THE FOOL'S FOLLY.

His latest novel THE CURSE OF THE BODY SNATCHERS published by G-Press is the first in series of The Adventures of Jack Moon. Aimed at 8-13 year olds, it is a spooky tale set in Victorian London.

Keith is represented by Isabel Atherton at Creative Authors http://www.creativeauthors.co.uk

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