Patient resources

United Kingdom

  • Different Strokes: Different Strokes is a UK based stroke charity run by younger stroke survivors for younger stroke survivors.
  • National Stroke Association: Provides resources on stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery, as well as resources for healthcare professionals and stroke survivors.
  • The Brain & Spine Foundation: The Brain & Spine Foundation provides professional information and support for neurological conditions affecting those living in the UK.

United States

  • The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation: This based charity is dedicated to bettering the lives, support networks, and medical care of those affected by aneurysm and other types of vascular malformation of the brain.
  • American Stroke Association: A division of the American Heart Association. This site provides comprehensive information on all types of stroke, including risk factors, warning signs, and treatment.

  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: A service of the National Institutes of Health. Provides detailed, scientifically reliable information about a variety of neurological disorders, including aneurysms and stroke.

  • Brain Aneurysm Foundation: Provides comprehensive resources about brain aneurysms, including prevention, symptoms, treatment, and support for patients and families.

  • World Stroke Organization: Offers resources about stroke awareness, prevention, and treatment, as well as stories from stroke survivors around the world.

  • Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Information: Patient.info provides a patient-oriented resource on subarachnoid haemorrhage. It includes information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.

  • Brain & Life: Published by the American Academy of Neurology, it provides information about various neurological conditions, including aneurysms and strokes.

  • DrBulletin: The latest medical research news for a range of subjects including neurointervention and neurosurgery.