25th May is World Stroke Prevention Day
Stroke, also known as "brain attack".
It is a group of diseases caused by the sudden rupture or blockage of blood vessels in the brain, which leads to the inability of blood to flow normally into the brain.
It is characterized by "four highs": high incidence, high recurrence rate, high disability rate, and high mortality rate.
What are the risk factors that can lead to a stroke? What are the unusual signs when it happens? What should we do if we find out someone is having a stroke? Take precautions to stay safe from stroke!