1. FAQS on Stroke
What is Stroke? Stroke also known as brain attack, refers to the interference in the blood supply to the brain. The affected part of the brain gets deprived of oxygen and nutrients causing cell death.

2. How to recognize a stroke
How to recognize a stroke? A patient with a stroke may present with the following symptoms in next coming slides-

3. Sudden weakness or numbness in arms, face or leg.
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

4. Difficulty in speech
Dysarthria refers to a difficulty in pronouncing certain sounds or words that is usually due to a problem with muscle control. ... Spasmodic dysphonia is a condition characterized by difficulty speaking because of repetitive or continuous spasms of the muscles that control the vocal cords

5. Difficulty in walking
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.

6. Dizziness
Common causes of dizziness include a migraine, medications, and alcohol. It can also be caused by a problem in the inner ear, where balance is regulated. Dizziness is often a result of vertigo as well. The most common cause of vertigo and vertigo-related dizziness is benign positional vertigo (BPV)

7. Loss of balance
It affects most day-to-day activities, such as moving around and reaching for objects. If your balance is impaired after a stroke, you may feel dizzy or unsteady. ... Balance problems and dizziness can also be caused by a number of health problems other than stroke

8. Severe headache
A sudden severe headache can be a sign of a stroke. Other common symptoms are: Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of your body. Trouble speaking or trouble understanding others

9. Lay the patient down with head and shoulders slightly elevated.
What Should I Do if Someone has a Stroke?

10. Place the patient on the left side if breathing/not responsive
What Should I Do if Someone has a Stroke?

11. Call for medical emergency
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12. If the patient is unconscious, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and continue till the emergency help arrives.

13. Consume a low-fat, low salt, high-fiber diet such as whole grains, fruit and vegetables.

14. Avoid tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption

15. Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.

16. Reduce stress by yoga, meditation and other recreational activities

17. Keep a check on weight, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels

18. Thank You