Every stroke is unique, but strokes tend to affect people in common ways.
Physical Effects
Learn more about physical conditions that may occur as a result of a stroke and find information for continuing your recovery and links to helpful resources.
Communication and Swallowing
Stroke may affect the ability to process language, read, articulate thoughts or swallow.
Behavioral Effects
Comprehensive information about depression, one-side neglect and other behavioral conditions that can occur after a stroke and links to valuable resources.
This content is reviewed regularly. Last updated 08/10/09.
