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Andrew Marr searches for stroke heroes

Thursday 18 August 2016

Broadcaster, author and stroke survivor Andrew Marr is supporting a nationwide search for stroke survivors to enter the Stroke Association’s Life After Stroke Awards (LASA) 2016.

Locked-in syndrome after brain stem stroke

A stroke in the brain stem can cause the very rare condition of locked-in syndrome, where the person is conscious but unable to move apart from their eyes.

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Locked in syndrome

What is stroke?

Find out about the different types of stroke, the effects of stroke and how to reduce your risk of stroke within this section.

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