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The use of communication and information technologies to deliver clinical care where the individuals involved are not at the same location.

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Care and treatment provided by specialist staff and technology.

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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.

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The positioning of a patient when nursing post stroke to promote optimal recovery.

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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.

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A tendency to form blood clots easily.

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A blood clot that forms in an artery.

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A stroke caused by a blood clot that has formed in the brain (a thrombus).

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Also called a TCD. This is an ultrasound that measures the speed of the blood flow in the brain arteries.

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A procedure which involves applying a magnetic current to parts of the brain to promote recovery.

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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.

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