Stroke

How can strokes be prevented?

The risk of stroke can be lowered by:

• Avoiding excessive alcohol intake
• Adopting a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a healthy weight
• Eat healthily. Choose foods low in fat, salt and sugar and high in fibre
• Exercise regularly
  
• Early detection and treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol and heart disease
• Learn to manage stress
  
• Quit smoking. Do not smoke
  
• Taking medications regularly and going for regular check-ups

When should you seek emergency treatment for a stroke?

Act FAST for stroke

Stroke is an emergency. Recognise stroke symptoms and act F.A.S.T.

• FACE – Facial Droop. Uneven smile
• ARM – Arm numbness. Arm weakness
• SPEECH – Slurred speech. Difficulty in speaking or understanding
• TIME – Call 995 and get to the hospital immediately