Stroke

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A stroke happens when the brain does not get enough blood. This kills brain cells. Many adults die from strokes.

Source: FDA.gov

Avoiding Heart Attacks and Strokes: Don’t be a victim. Protect yourself

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Cardiovascular diseases are killing more and more people around the world, striking rich and poor alike. Those who survive a heart attack or stroke often need to take long-term medical treatment. If you have ever had a heart attack or stroke, or had to care for someone who has, you will know that these diseases can seriously affect the life of both the patient and his or her family. The effects can even reach beyond the family to the community.

Yet so many heart attacks and strokes could be prevented. That is why you should read this booklet. It explains why heart attacks and strokes happen and how you can avoid them. It tells you what you should do to avoid becoming a victim. This publication is available for free download, hard copies can be ordered from WHO Press.

Source: World Health Organization (WHO)

Preventing a Stroke

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Some people are more at risk of having a stroke than others. Some factors can’'t be changed – like your genes or your age. However, simple lifestyle changes may prevent a stroke from happening.

If you have already had a stroke, simple lifestyle changes may help prevent you from having another stroke.

Source: The Stroke Association (UK)

Know Stroke: Know the Signs. Act in Time.

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The National Institutes of Health through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) developed the Know Stroke campaign to help educate the public about the symptoms of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly.

Source: NINDS