What is a stroke? — Stroke is called “Brain Attack”. It happens when a part of the brain dies because of either clotting or rupture of blood vessels. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world.
Strokes can happen when:
An artery is blocked due to blood clotting where a part of brain goes without blood for few minutes.
An artery ruptures and starts bleeding into the brain
How do strokes affect people? — The effects of a stroke depend on
●Which part and how much of the brain is affected
●How quickly the stroke is treated
How to recognize Stroke— There is an easy way to remember the features of a stroke. Just think of the word "FAST"
Face –Uneven or droop on one side?
Arm – Weakness or numbness in one or both arms? Fall of one arm when hold both arms out? …show more content…
Does his or her speech sound strange?
Time – If you notice any of these stroke signs, call for an ambulance 108. You need to act FAST. The sooner treatment begins, the better the chances of
Strokes can happen when:
An artery is blocked due to blood clotting where a part of brain goes without blood for few minutes.
An artery ruptures and starts bleeding into the brain
How do strokes affect people? — The effects of a stroke depend on
●Which part and how much of the brain is affected
●How quickly the stroke is treated
How to recognize Stroke— There is an easy way to remember the features of a stroke. Just think of the word "FAST"
Face –Uneven or droop on one side?
Arm – Weakness or numbness in one or both arms? Fall of one arm when hold both arms out? …show more content…
Does his or her speech sound strange?
Time – If you notice any of these stroke signs, call for an ambulance 108. You need to act FAST. The sooner treatment begins, the better the chances of