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American Stroke Associationhttp://www.strokeassociation.org/ American Heart Association division established in 1998 to reduce the impact of stroke. The division's Web-based offerings include prevention and recovery fact sheets for consumers and treatment guidelines for professionals.
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Brain Attack FoundationCalifornia-based nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing disabilities and death from stroke--a condition requiring urgent treatment, much like a heart attack.
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British Association of Stroke Physicians (BASP)Professional association whose objective is to advance Stroke Medicine within Great Britain.
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Canadian Stroke Consortiumhttp://www.strokeconsortium.ca/ Academic alliance pursuing anti-stroke therapies through research projects and clinical trials. Current activities include the Spontaneous vs. Traumatic Arterial Dissection Study (SPONTADS).
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Canadian Stroke Networkhttp://www.canadianstrokenetwork.ca/ A multidisciplinary consortium of individuals and organizations who are dedicated to reducing the physical and societal consequences of stroke. Working together, members of the Network promote research, train investigators and clinicians, address issues of public policy, and foster partnerships among members of the research community, industry, and government.
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Chest Heart And Stroke ScotlandCHSS aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community.
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Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke AssociationA 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offering information and support to families of children who are living with hemiplegia, hemiparesis, and/or other effects of stroke.
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Delaware Valley Stroke CouncilUnited Way agency serving survivors and families in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Formerly known as the Philadelphia Stroke Council.
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Hamilton-Wentworth Stroke Recovery Associationhttp://www.strokerecovery.org/ Ontario-based organization seeking to help stroke survivors return to a full, productive life. Chapters provide information about stroke treatment and recovery, home and hospital visitation services, and remedial therapy programs.
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of CanadaOffering stroke fact sheets, healthful tips and recipes, and information concerning provincial resources for survivors and their families.
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