What is a Stroke? (HealthSketch)

A simple animation explaining what a stroke is, how to recognise the key symptoms, how it is treated, and what we can all do to prevent strokes from happening. We hope this video will be useful to you and those around you.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:37 How strokes occur
1:22 Getting help FAST
2:04 Types of stroke
3:21 TIAs
3:52 Stroke rehabilitation
4:44 Preventing strokes

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[phyllispetras]

I had a stroke in 2008. At a rehab center, Matt, giving the therapy and exercise, was like a Marine drill instructor. He got us UP! NO excuses! We had to eat with our non-functioning hand, if any. When the therapists left the room, people would start eating with their other hand they were so hungry. But we got caught! In one week, I was no longer in a wheel chair.
THANK YOU Matt and all others who will not accept that we stay disabled!!! This video is terrific!!!

[meloneemurray]

I came here because I just suffered a mild stroke and I wanted to be more informed. My left side has been affected. Wishing everyone a great life! It can be cut short at any moment.

[ranimerali]

My mother had a massive stroke in year of 2000. It has been more than twenty years but still we are struggling life. Very good video on stroke, because when my mother had a massive stroke. We don't know what stroke is? Be now, most of the world knows about stroke. Keep up the good work. It's nice to help others when they have to count on others because of stroke. Only one thing and one thing you have to be calm and calm yourself, then only you can help others. Just wanted to share with all of you.

[artisticvision]

As a nursing student, this is a brilliant and easy-to-understand breakdown of all things CVA related. Thank you!

[NewEngland_Outdoors]

Thank you for explaining this to me ! My sister just called and is at the hospital with my mom and at age 57 she has experienced a stroke ... now I find my self trying to understand what the doctor is telling my sister. You have given me more knowledge on the situation. Thank-you!

[PTAdnan]

i'm a studying physical therapist. this video explains stroke better than my teacher.

[reddsilverlinning]

Sad to be here :(
My mother recently suffered a stroke and it’s so devastating. Wishing everyone who was bright here success in their future!

[Walker_-wvnv]

This is very important for raising awareness of such important disease, as only 15 % percent of those who get stroke manage to be in hospital on time within 3 hours to receive the appropriate intervention, because of the vague presentation and not being much alarming like having chest pain.

[delindasimpsonjohnson]

I have a better understanding of what causes a stroke and the two different types of strokes that anyone can have. Thanks for sharing and for those who have a love one who has suffer a stroke, I am keeping each and everyone of you in prayer.

[tinathaotran]

I had the stroke on January 24, 2022. I am trying to tell all my friends and family members this can happen to any of us any time, specially at the moment we never think it happened. I love the video, very good information 🙏👍🙏

[mountlily]

This is the best video about strokes, it explains everything so well

[rsar]

I suffered a massive stroke 3years ago at the age of 39, my stroke lasted for 5hours before I was able to receive medical treatment, the Good lord spared this sinners life

[DoktorVinter]

Great video, makes me understand it really well. My mother (62 years old) had a stroke recently, May 21st, and is still in the hospital. I'm trying to understand and deal with the trauma. We are all suffering, but most of all her of course..

[starryskies]

Great job guys. Engaging and easy to understand.

[mattcurtis]

I had a stroke yesterday it hurt real bad but luckily Gary read saved me

[strokesurvivor]

Stroke survivor here! Thanks for your video.

[tamekajones]

One of my best friends just passed away yesterday from a stroke she has 2 mini strokes bk to bk so I came to this video to tell me what a stroke really is. Just can't believe she's gone from just turning 50😢

[theayesha]

Wonderfully explained! Keep up the good work!

[cesarnoyoutube]

Congrats for this video... really great job!

[rebiiin]

Thank you very mush for this amazing animation video so excellent explanation.
I appreciate your job.