The basics -- Symptoms of transient ischemic attacks and strokes -- Types of ischemic strokes -- Cardiac causes for stroke -- Strokes from the carotid and vertebral arteries -- Clotting abnormalities as a cause for strokes -- Hemorrhagic stroke -- Subarachnoid hemorrhage -- Vasculitis -- Other causes of stroke -- Medical treatment of ischemic strokes -- Complications from stroke -- Cardiac arrest and brain injury -- Risk factors -- Recovery and rehabilitation.