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About Stroke<\/span><\/h1>\n

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What is a stroke?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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• Basically, a stroke is a brain attack \u2013 a sudden interruption of blood flow to parts of the brain causing damage to the brain cells. There are two ways a stroke happens: either a clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain (Ischaemic Stroke) or a blood vessel in the brain bursts (Brain Haemorrhage).
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• The sooner medical attention is received, the less damage the stroke will cause. That is why it is important for everyone to recognise the signs right away. Stroke is always a medical emergency. Even if the symptoms don\u2019t cause pain or go away quickly, call 111 immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  Is it a stroke?<\/span><\/h2>\n

  The symptoms are FAST:<\/span><\/p>\n

  Face<\/span> \u2013<\/strong> Does the person\u2019s face look different? Is one side of the face droopy?
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  Arms<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Can the person raise both arms? Is one side weak?
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  Speech<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Speak a little sentence. Is the person able to? Is the speech slurred?
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  Take Action <\/span><\/strong>– Call 111 immediately.
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  10 Key Facts About Strokes<\/span><\/h2>\n

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  Stroke is the third leading cause of death in New Zealand (One in ten deaths are caused by stroke).<\/span><\/p>\n

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  Every day, 30 New Zealanders have a stroke.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke is the major cause of adult disability in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke is largely preventable, yet 10,000 New Zealanders a year suffer a stroke \u2013 a third of which are fatal.<\/p>\n

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  There are 56,000 stroke survivors in New Zealand, many of whom have disability and need significant daily support.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke recovery can continue throughout life, but there is little ongoing rehabilitation provided for stroke survivors nationally.<\/p>\n

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  At least one in three New Zealanders can\u2019t recognise the signs of a stroke. Delayed recognition means delayed medical intervention. Delayed medical intervention can have tragic consequences.<\/p>\n

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  High blood pressure is a major cause of strokes. One in five New Zealanders have high blood pressure, and a third of these don\u2019t know it. Reducing blood pressure can greatly reduce stroke risk.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke is a medical emergency \u2013 yet most New Zealanders do not have access to acceptable stroke hospital services.<\/p>\n

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  NEED HELP after diagnoses? Call us for services – Stroke Central Region\u00a0 – 04 298 8585<\/a> and <\/a><\/p>\n

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  10 Key Facts About Strokes<\/span><\/h2>\n

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  Every day, 22 New Zealanders have a stroke.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke is the major cause of adult disability in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke is largely preventable, yet 8000 New Zealanders a year suffer a stroke \u2013 a third of which are fatal.<\/p>\n

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  There are 56,000 stroke survivors in New Zealand, many of whom have disability and need significant daily support.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke recovery can continue throughout life, but there is little ongoing rehabilitation provided for stroke survivors nationally.<\/p>\n

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  At least one in three New Zealanders can\u2019t recognise the signs of a stroke. Delayed recognition means delayed medical intervention. Delayed medical intervention can have tragic consequences.<\/p>\n

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  High blood pressure is a major cause of strokes. One in five New Zealanders have high blood pressure, and a third of these don\u2019t know it. Reducing blood pressure can greatly reduce stroke risk.<\/p>\n

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  Stroke is a medical emergency \u2013 yet most New Zealanders do not have access to acceptable stroke hospital services.<\/p>\n

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  NEED HELP after diagnoses? Call us for services – Stroke Central Region\u00a0 – 04 298 8585<\/a> and <\/a><\/p>\n

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