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Be fast if you think it might be a stroke—call 911 or head to the nearest emergency department. Early treatment can prevent brain damage. Every minute an artery is blocked due to a stroke, 2 million brain cells die. Rapid treatment improves outcomes and saves lives. ...
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Strokes can happen to anyone at any age, but those under 50 may need extra support to prevent them from happening again, aid in recovery and assist with adapting to life after a stroke.  ...
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We turn to neurovascular surgery for treating people who’ve experienced blood vessel conditions like an aneurysm or stroke. It involves operating on blood vessels that supply blood to the brain and spinal cord (cerebrovascular surgery) with minimally invasive approaches using catheters (endovascular surgery). ...
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When facial weakness and paralysis affect your ability to chew and smile or even impact your appearance, you can turn to our specialists to strengthen facial muscles. Facial nerve paralysis can be something you're born with or be linked to conditions like Bell's palsy, a brain tumor or stroke. ...
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Clinical neuropsychologists specialize in analyzing the impact of brain injuries and birth defects on various aspects of one's life. From behavior and speech to focus and personality, they work to assess your brain and can recommend treatment for diagnoses like concussions, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, brain cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. With their expertise, they can conduct assessments, provide diagnoses and recommen ...
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Neurologic conditions can make simple tasks like walking around the house or remembering your name feel challenging or impossible. Through neurorehabilitation, we help people living with neurological conditions or a nervous system injury meet their mental and physical recovery goals. ...
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Tufts Medicine cares for people with a wide range of neurological conditions like migraines, brain infections, spinal cord injuries and neuromuscular disorders like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), to name a few. ...
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We provide rapid and compassionate care during your loved one's most critical time. We specialize in essential care for brain and spinal cord injuries and illnesses. ...
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Interventional cardiology is a medical specialty that treats heart and blood vessel conditions — like coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease and cardiac defects — using catheters. This approach allows people to receive lifesaving heart procedures without needing open heart surgery. ...
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Caring for you once you’re over the age of 65 is our privilege. We are specially trained to assist you if you start to notice some aches and pains. We are experts at diagnosing, managing and treating complex conditions that can arise with age. We'll look out for you and your health so you can thrive in your prime years of life.  ...
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Physical therapy can help you regain essential abilities like balance, coordination and muscle strength after an illness, injury or surgery. ...
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Neuromuscular disorders are a large group of conditions that interfere with your ability to control the muscles you need to walk, talk and eat. Neuromuscular disorders are complex conditions, but we’re here to keep you moving and help your muscles function at their best. ...
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory condition that happens when the arteries that supply blood to the extremities (most commonly the legs) become narrowed or blocked. This reduced blood flow can lead to a range of symptoms and potentially serious complications. ...
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Neuroradiology pays special attention to head, brain, neck and spine health. Your doctor may use an MRI, CT scan or other imaging technologies to detect and treat neurological conditions. ...
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You may think that having a single seizure or even multiple seizures means you have epilepsy, but that's not always the case. To be diagnosed with epilepsy you must have two seizures at least 24 hours apart that can't be explained by another condition. ...
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Providing a lifetime of compassionate, expert care for children with brain and spine conditions. ...
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for most racial and ethnic groups in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Between routine heart screenings and maintaining healthy habits over time, practicing preventive cardiology methods will help keep your heart healthy and strong. ...
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Our emergency medicine specialists are at the top of their game and are specially trained to use the latest technology to provide immediate, life-saving care. Whatever your emergency, from broken bones to chest pains to severe injuries, you and your family members are our priority. ...
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Speech-language pathology evaluates and treats people who have difficulty speaking, communicating or swallowing. We’re dedicated to helping people of all ages overcome speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and other communication disorders to find their authentic voice. ...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the heart muscle becomes too thick. When the thickened muscle partially or completely blocks blood flow from the heart, it’s known as obstructive HCM. If the thickened muscle doesn’t obstruct blood flow, the condition is called nonobstructive HCM. ...