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Stroke
A guide for patients and carers
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when there is a sudden interruption to the flow of blood to part of the brain. This is usually due to a blockage in an artery, which stops blood getting to part of the brain. This damages the brain, causing an ischaemic stroke. Less commonly, an artery bursts, which causes a bruise in the brain. This is called a cerebral haemorrhage or haemorrhagic stroke.
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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
