Stroke

What is it? A sudden block (clot) or burst (bleed) in the brain’s blood supply.
Types: Ischemic (clot), Hemorrhagic (bleed), TIA (mini-stroke).
Symptoms (FAST): Face droop, Arm weakness, Speech problem, Time = emergency.
Investigations: CT/MRI brain, angiography, blood tests, ECG.
Treatment: Emergency clot-buster / clot removal; long-term BP/sugar/cholesterol control; physiotherapy, speech therapy.
Prevention: No smoking, daily exercise, healthy food, stress control.