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Telemedicine	The use of communication and information technologies to deliver clinical care where the individuals involved are not at the same location. For similar information see Choosing a GP Telemedicine is a type of medical care. It uses telephones, video cameras and computers. It means you can talk to a doctor a long way away. See Choosing a GP
Tertiary Care	Care and treatment provided by specialist staff and technology. For similar information see Who will be involved in my care Tertiary care is a type of health care. It is when you see special doctors. They are highly trained. See Who will be involved in my care
Thalamus	Part of the brain that coordinates information from other parts of the brain. Injury to the thalamus can cause problems with movement, sensation, seeing, hearing, memory or level of alertness. For similar information see Brain and Cognitive The thalamus is a part of your brain. It sends messages around the brain. If a stroke damages your thalamus, you can have problems with: Movement Feeling Seeing Hearing Memory Staying alert See Brain and Cognitive
Therapeutic Positioning	The positioning of a patient when nursing post stroke to promote optimal recovery. For similar information see What to expect in the first few days Therapeutic positioning is something your health workers will do. It means putting your body in the best position. This will help you get better. See What to expect in the first few days
Thrombolysis	The process where rt-PA is administered. rt-PA is a clot-busting drug that breaks down a blood clot. This allows blood flow to return to the brain. For similar information see Procedures Thrombolysis is a type of medical treatment. You are given medicine. The medicine breaks down a blood clot. This lets blood flow back into your brain. The medicine is called rt-PA. See Procedures
Thrombophilia	A tendency to form blood clots easily. For similar information see Types of stroke Thrombophilia is a type of medical condition. It happens when your body forms blood clots easily. See Types of stroke
Thrombosis	A blood clot that forms in an artery. For similar information see Types of stroke Thrombosis is a type of medical condition. It happens when a blood clot forms in an artery. See Types of stroke
Thrombotic Stroke	A stroke caused by a blood clot that has formed in the brain (a thrombus). For similar information see Types of stroke A thrombotic stroke is a type of stroke. This type of stroke happens when a blood clot forms in your brain. see Types of stroke
Tone	See muscle tone See Muscle tone
Transcranial Doppler	Also called a TCD. This is an ultrasound that measures the speed of the blood flow in the brain arteries. For similar information see Procedures Transcranial doppler is a type of medical test. This test measures the speed of blood flow in your brain. See Procedures
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation	A procedure which involves applying a magnetic current to parts of the brain to promote recovery. For similar information see Procedures Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a kind of treatment. It uses magnetic currents. These can help your brain get better. See Procedures
Transient ischaemic attack	A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) happens when the blood supply to your brain is blocked temporarily. The signs are the same as for a stroke, but they disappear within a short time. Often, they are only present for a few minutes. After a TIA, your risk of stroke is higher. Stroke can lead to death or disability. A TIA is a warning that you may have a stroke and is an opportunity to act to prevent this happening. For similar information see Types of stroke A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) happens when the blood to your brain gets blocked for a short time. The signs are the same as a stroke, but they only last a short time. The signs usually disappear in a few minutes. A TIA can warn you that a stroke may occur. A TIA is a chance to act to stop this happening. See Types of stroke

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