A stroke is caused when the blood supply,

is cut off from the brain,

the effects can be devastating,

some are never the same again.

A stroke though can be a cause of death,

or lead to severe disability,

it can affect speech, vision and memory,

cause body weakness, impact on mobility.

A stroke is a life threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Early treatment for this is a must, because less damage will be done, if you suspect some one is having a stroke then emergency treatment is a essential, dial for an ambulance immediately. The word FAST can be a reminder of what to look out for, Face, a persons face may have dropped on one side, they may be unable to smile, or their mouth or an eye may have dropped, Arms, a person who may have had a stroke may be unable to lift their arms, Speech, this may be slurred or unable to speak at all, Time, it is time to dial emergency services and quick.

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