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Too young to have a stroke
Susan Michell
Third year nursing student, Curtin University, WA
PP: 180 - 186
Abstract
This article tells of the author's experience of suffering a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) at the age of eighteen.
The author's feelings, thoughts, and sensations are explored, as well as the psychological and physical effects of a stroke in both the acute and rehabilitation phases. Details are given of a support group started by the author to help other young survivors of cerebrovascular accidents.
Keywords
cerebrovascular accident, support groups
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