Signs and symptoms of a stroke include drooping of the face, arms or legs, blurred vision, slurred speech, confusion, weakness or numbness. Key stages include symptoms developing suddenly due to a blockage or bleed in the brain. Location of damage in the brain determines affected areas of the body. Treatment depends on stroke type, such as clot-busting drugs for ischemic strokes. Recovery often occurs in the first few months but can last years with rehabilitation support. Prevention is important as risk of another stroke remains high post-stroke.

1. Signs and Symptoms

2. Signs and Symptoms
 Dropping eyes, mouth, arms, legs
 Blurred vision
 Slurred speech
 Confusion
 Weakness, numbness or paralysis
 Loss of consciousness
 Dizziness
 Sudden severe headache

3. Key stages of stroke
 Symptoms usually develop quickly and suddenly
 As a result of a blockage or bleed in the brain
 Different areas of the brain relate to different areas of
the body

4. Key stages of stroke
 This may happen when someone is asleep and they can
wake up with symptoms
 Symptoms include weakness, confusion, slurred speech
and drooping of eyes, mouth or face

5. Key stages of stroke
 Everyone's stroke is different and depending on the area
of the brain that is effected and the damage that is done
 FAST can help recognise the symptoms
 Emergency treatment is needed

6. Key stages of stroke
 Admitted to hospital where test and scans such as MRI and
CT are preformed to confirm stroke and its type
 Admitted to specialist stroke unit and treatment would be
given depending on the type of stroke

7. Key stages of stroke
 Treatment is given depending on the type of stroke that
has happened such as clot busting medication for ischemic
strokes
 As the swelling decreases damaged areas of the brain may
recover
 Other areas of the brain can learn to take over from the
parts that are too damaged to recover

8. Key stages of stroke
 Most recovery usually happens in the first few months
following a stroke however recovery can take many years
 Assessments and support would be available such as SALT
and physiotherapists

9. Key stages of stroke
 Rehabilitation happens in specialist units or at home
 Prevention is important as following a stroke you are at
risk of having another one.

10. Affectedby stroke
 Eating and drinking
 Continence
 Communication
 Memory
 Behaviour
 Changes in mood
 Changes in personality

11. Risk factors
 Age
 Ethnicity
 Genetics
 Lifestyle, diet, lack of exercise, smoking
 High blood pressure or other conditions
 Drinking
 Obesity

12. Conclusion
 Every person is different and no one can be sure how
quickly or how far you or your family member will
progress.
 Rehab is often a long process.
 Complete recovery is not always possible, however, living
an enjoyable life is still within reach.