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What is a stroke?
Read about what causes different types of stroke and explore the risks, symptoms and common effects.
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What are the effects?
Every stroke is different. Explore the various effects of stroke and find out how to manage them.
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Am I at risk of stroke?
Discover some of the common causes of stroke and learn how to reduce your risk.
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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
With a transient ischaemic attack (TIA or mini-stroke), you get stroke symptoms because a clot is blocking the blood supply in your brain. When the clot moves away, the stroke symptoms stop.
Childhood stroke
A stroke can happen at any age. There are over 400 childhood strokes a year in the UK, affecting babies, children and young people.
What is aphasia?
Communication problems affect more than 350,000 people in the UK following a stroke. Problems may include aphasia, dysarthria or apraxia.
Stroke signs and symptoms
Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK. It can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. It's vital to know how to spot the signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else.
Diagnosis
A stroke can change your life in an instant. We help you understand the key stages you'll encounter in hospital.
When someone is seriously ill or dying after a stroke
Information for the family and friends of someone who is seriously unwell after a stroke.