#PurpleMay_F.A.S.T
Knowing how to recognise a stroke and what to do when you see someone having one is super important. But first what is a stroke? A stroke can happen to anyone at any age, it may happen out of the blue, or it can happen due to medical reasons therefore can be preventable.
A stroke, is sometimes called a brain attack, that occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.
There are two types of stroke:
An ischemic stroke occurs when blood clots or other particles block the blood vessels to the brain. Fatty deposits called plaque can also cause blockages by building up in the blood vessels.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts in the brain. Blood builds up and damages surrounding brain tissue.
Both types of stroke damage brain cells. Symptoms of that damage start to show in the parts of the body controlled by those brain cells.
If someone looks like they are suffering a stroke, be sure to act F.A.S.T.
I suffered a stroke due to my own negligence of not getting my blood clotting times measured (INR), thinking that it wouldn’t happen to me and I was invincible.