Advice
Line 0845 077 6000 (09.30 - 12.30 and 1.30 - 4pm Mon-Fri)
Strokes are caused by problems in the blood circulation to the brain. They
are either "blocks" or "bleeds". Simply put, a clot of blood
inside a blood vessel in the brain can block it. Or a weak spot in the wall of
an artery can leak, causing bleeding into the brain. In either event, the part
of the brain served by the blocked or bleeding blood vessel is damaged or can
even die. The disability that is left depends on the part of the brain involved
and the extent of the damage.
Who is likely to have a stroke?
We are at higher than normal risk of strokes if we:
Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
Have a very high blood fat (cholesterol) level
Are overweight
Smoke cigarettes
Take too little exercise
How is stroke treated?
Physiotherapists
Speech therapists
Occupational Therapists
Social Workers
Doctors
Nurses
Volunteer Stroke Service - see Local
Support Groups for the North Highland Stroke Service contacts
All play their part in the rehabilitation of those who have had a stroke.
