Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about stroke:

1. How likely am I to have a stroke? Why?
   
   
2. What symptoms may indicate I am having a stroke?
   
   
3. How will I know if I have a “silent stroke”?
   
   
4. Are there any tests available to me that would indicate whether or not I have had a stroke? How do I prepare for these tests?
   
   
5. What type of testing will you need to perform after I have had a stroke? What information will this tell you?
   
   
6. What type of stroke did I have? What was the extent of brain damage? Was there any permanent damage?
   
   
7. What treatment options are available to me?
   
   
8. Do any of my current medications or medical conditions interfere with these treatments, or affect my risk of stroke?
   
   
9. Do you recommend that I undergo any type of physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy?
   
   
10. How can I protect myself against future strokes?