It's very important to identify a stroke quickly because the longer the brain is without oxygen, the higher the chance of permanent damage. We ask people to remember FAST, F-A-S-T, to spring into ...

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To mark World Stroke Day, on Tuesday October 29 this year, we have spoken to some experts who have explained what causes ...

The encouraging news, however, is recent advancements and greater understanding of stroke risks and early signs have made the prognosis for victims and chances of prevention better than ever.

What causes stroke? What are major risk factors? How is it diagnosed and treated — and why is early diagnosis important? What are signs everyone should be on the lookout for? And what steps can ...