Stroke: Recognize the Signs, BE FAST and Protect Your Brain
A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted by a blockage or when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures. The effects depend on which part of the brain is affected, how severe the interruption is and how quickly treatment begins.
Without enough oxygen and nutrients, brain cells can begin to die within minutes, which is why...
