A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from receiving oxygen and nutrients.

Strokes are a medical emergency and urgent treatment is essential.

BE FAST (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm and Speech) when you see someone with early signs of a stroke.

“Time is Brain” meaning the sooner a person gets to the hospital and receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.

Neuro-rehabilitation and family support are equally important besides the early treatment of stroke.

Everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes like – keeping blood pressure, blood sugar, blood cholesterol levels in the normal ranges; stop smoking, alcohol and drug abuse; treating heart diseases such as Atrial Fibrillation; be active and maintain a healthy weight.