স্ট্রোক: লক্ষণ চিনুন, দ্রুত ব্যবস্থা নিন

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or a blood vessel bursts. Every minute counts — the faster a patient reaches hospital, the better the chance of recovery.

Recognise a stroke with FAST

• F – Face: Does one side of the face droop? Ask the person to smile.
• A – Arms: Can they raise both arms, or does one drift down?
• S – Speech: Is speech slurred or strange?
• T – Time: If you see any of these signs, note the time and get to a hospital immediately.

Other warning signs

Sudden numbness on one side of the body, sudden trouble seeing, severe sudden headache, loss of balance or difficulty walking.

Why speed matters

Modern treatments — including clot-busting medicine and endovascular procedures to remove a clot — work best within the first few hours. Reaching a stroke-ready hospital quickly can prevent lasting disability.

Lowering your risk

Control blood pressure, manage diabetes, stop smoking, stay active, eat a balanced diet, and have regular check-ups.