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Welcome to First Aid Course Stroke

  • Stroke refers to a condition in where the blood supply to a part of the brain is stopped

Causes of stroke:
  • Blood clot to the brain
  • Ruptured blood vessel in the brain

Signs of stroke:
  • Problem speaking
  • Problem swallowing
  • Decrease or loss of strength or movement of the limbs
  • Tingling and numbness on one side of the body
  • Sudden, severe headaches
  • Sudden or gradual loss of consciousness


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