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Stroke Treatment: Long Term Care
Long-term care for a stroke may include:
  • Physical therapy for stroke
  • Occupational therapy for stroke
  • Speech therapy for stroke
  • Blood thinner medication for stroke:
The major goals of rehabilitation programs for a stroke include:
  • Limit the effects of stroke on the body functions.
  • Limit the psychological impact of the stroke.
  • Lower the risk of recurrent stroke.
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Last Updated: Aug 5, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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