Understanding Stroke
  • Overview
    • What is a stroke?
    • The parts of your brain
    • Causes and types of stroke
    • Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs): 'Mini-strokes'
    • Risks and prevention
    • Signs and symptoms: Call 911
  • Treatment
    • Emergency Department
    • Medicines
    • Medicine dos and don'ts
    • Tests
    • Procedures
  • Rehabilitation and recovery
    • Goal of rehabilitation
    • After your hospital stay
    • Rehabilitation options
    • Role of family and friends (care circle)
    • Tips for reducing stress
    • Progressive muscle relaxation
    • Nutrition
    • Your exercise program
    • What happens when you smoke
  • Effects of stroke
    • Everyday activities
    • Physical changes
    • Effects of left-sided stroke
    • Effects of right-sided stroke
    • Changes to mental and emotional health
    • Posterior stroke
    • Brainstem stroke
    • Multiple stroke
  • For the care circle members
    • What to consider about visitors
    • Just for the caregiver
    • Preparing to care for your loved one
    • Taking care of yourself
    • How aphasia affects your loved one's speech and understanding
    • Tips to help you and your loved one communicate
    • Sexual behavior and sexual activity
    • Reducing brain over-stimulation
  • Resources
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The parts of your brain

The parts of your brain

Related resources

  • Causes and types of strokes
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Neurology

Source: Allina Health Patient Education, Understanding Stroke, fifth edition, neuro-ahc-90662
Reviewed By: Allina Health Patient Education experts
First Published: 02/01/2006
Last Reviewed: 05/01/2018