Last week we looked at what a stroke is and the different forms of the condition. This week we explore the symptoms. The symptoms of a stroke may develop suddenly or progress over time. A stroke needs ...

In last week’s tutorial, we looked at the symptoms of a stroke. This week we look at the causes. The causes of ischaemic stroke are different to those of haemorrhagic stroke. Possible causes of ...

A stroke occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked. It is a medical emergency because blood carries oxygen, and brain cells can die within minutes without it. Not every stroke can be ...