Effects of a stroke
- Emotional changes, including sadness, anger and anxiety
- Physical effects, including weakness, reduced balance and communication
- Difficulty with senses vision, taste and smell
Stroke care
A stroke affects everybody differently and we understand that it will have a profound effect on your life and the lives of your family and friends.
Types of stroke
It is important to understand that no two people are affected by stroke in the same way. Some people have only mild effects which improve in a short time. Others may suffer more serious and long term effects. There are four main types of stroke:
- Ischaemic stroke – this happens when a clot blocks an artery that carries blood to the brain
- Haemorrhagic stroke – is a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
- Subarachnoid haemorrhage – is bleeding into the space around the brain (the subarachnoid space), usually due to a burst aneurysm (a weakness of the blood vessel wall)
- TIA (transient ischaemic attack) – is a mini-stroke; the effects usually pass quickly but a TIA must be taken seriously as it can be a warning sign. The effect of a stroke on a person depends on which part of the brain has been affected and how much damage has been caused
Our approach seeks to promote optimum recovery and future independence.
Suffering a stroke is a medical emergency and by calling 999 you can help someone reach hospital quickly and receive the early treatment they need.
- Face – Ask them to smile, does their face look uneven?
- Arms – Ask them to raise both arms, does one arm drift down?
- Speech – Ask them to repeat a phrase, does their speech sound strange?
- Telephone – Brain cells die every second.
Call 999 at any of these signs.
The Stroke Association is the leading charity in the UK changing the world for people affected by stroke.
More people than ever are benefiting from cutting-edge treatments and making full recoveries. And more people now understand the need to seek emergency treatment for stroke. The Stroke Association has been at the heart of every one of these developments, championing the cause of stroke and stroke survivors.
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