Recovery in Hospital

You will be given a series of tests to find out what kind of stroke you have had, where in your brain the stroke is, and what the best treatment will be. [...] However, when you are first hospitalised, the priority is to find out the details of your stroke and get you into treatment as quickly as possible. [...] The longer it takes for you to be treated, the more damage your brain will sustain. [...] Thrombolysis is a treatment where “clot- busting” medication will be given to you through a needle, usually in your arm. [...] This will also be done as soon as possible after you reach hospital, to find out where your stroke is and help the team to plan the best way to manage it. 3. Medication. [...] This allows you to have a range of specialist treatments and care. [...] This team will have access to information and support for you, and for your family or carers. There will be continuous access to a consultant specialising in stroke treatment. [...] This may mean you are helped to walk around the ward or on a treadmill. [...] If that is not possible for you, you may be given exercises while lying down or sitting which will help to build strength and control in your lower body. [...] You may be given a referral to support services after you go home, and follow-up appointments with your stroke team.