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Stroke
A guide for patients and carers
What happens if you have a stroke?
What should you do if you or somebody close to you develops the symptoms of a stroke?
You should immediately call your family doctor. If the symptoms are severe, if they are not improving after 30 minutes, or if the doctor is going to be delayed for more than a few minutes it may be better to call an emergency ambulance (dial 999). Most people who have a stroke need to be admitted to hospital or at least referred for tests, so get there as soon as you can.
You should immediately call your family doctor. If the symptoms are severe, if they are not improving after 30 minutes, or if the doctor is going to be delayed for more than a few minutes it may be better to call an emergency ambulance (dial 999). Most people who have a stroke need to be admitted to hospital or at least referred for tests, so get there as soon as you can.
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Contents
- Introduction
- What is a stroke?
- What is a transient ischaemic attack?
- What are the symptoms of a stroke?
- What causes a stroke?
- What happens if you have a stroke?
- What tests will the doctor do?
- How are strokes treated?
- Common problems after severe strokes
- Will I recover?
- How will lifestyle be affected?
- What are the risks of a further stroke?
- How can I reduce the risk of another stroke?
- Conclusion
- Other organisations that may be able to help
