Medical

A stroke is when the normal blood supply to part of your brain is cut off. If your brain cells do not get a constant supply of oxygen from the blood, the cells in the affected area become damaged or die.

 

The causes and the effects of a stroke are very different for everyone so to help you get a balanced approach I've put some links to some stroke related organisations below.

 

Just click on the links to find out more.

 

NHS Direct

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/|

 

The Stroke Association

http://www.stroke.org.uk|