Please share an interesting fact about strokes.

An: An embolus from an intra-arterial plaque can travel to the eye and cause a "stroke" there too.

A new TipTap: Strokes usually produce motor weakness/ oss of function on opposite side of body from brain stroke.

Painful: It's a myth that: a stroke must be painful. Even so, a sudden, severe headache is possible.

A new TipTap: A sudden loss of consciousness may be a stroke. In fact, a stroke can occur suddenly and abruptly.

That: Three types: ischemic (most common), hemorrhagic (bleeding), embolic (clot from a distant source).

Post-stroke: Post-stroke depression is a real biological disorder, not only an emotional reaction. Treat as such!

Myths:: Myths: they can't be treated. They can't kill you. They are not related to smoking.

MYTH:: Myth: they always and only affect one side of your body.

Develop: Develop a good pre-sleep ritual. A good book, a cup of tea, anything that helps you relax/unwind.

Many: Many stroke patients do reverse their symptoms and problems after 3-6 months.

Actually,: Actually, young people can suffer strokes, especially with traumatic arterial dissections.

Worst: Worst myth: "ignoring signs of a stroke can sometimes be ok.".

Be: Be aware that hypertension, diabetes, high lipids obesity & smoking are major risk factors!

Treat: Treat early: treatment with in 90 mins of stroke with clot busters linked to better outcomes.