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Andy Fordham: 'My stroke scare'

The champion darts player had a minor stroke days after 18 litres of fluid were drained from his lungs.

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Jane Stokes

'A stroke changed my life overnight'

Jane Stokes' successful career as a lawyer ended overnight when she had a debilitating stroke.

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Andy Jones

'My salty diet led to a stroke'

Andy Jones' high-salt diet raised his blood pressure and led to a stroke when he was just 40.

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Stroke: spot the symptoms fast

Someone has a stroke in the UK every five minutes, yet few people can spot its life-threatening symptoms.

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Reduce your stroke risk

Easy lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of a stroke, one the UK's leading causes of death and disability.

Recovering from a stroke

Find out what practical, emotional and financial support is available for people who have had a stroke and their carers.

Phil and Rebecca Brotherton with their daughter

'My wife had a stroke while pregnant'

Phil Brotherton talks about caring for his wife Rebecca, who had a stroke while pregnant, aged 23.

Support and advice for stroke carers

Becoming a carer for someone who has had a stroke can change your life. Find out what support is available.

Stroke: every second counts

A stroke is a medical emergency. The quicker you're diagnosed and treated, the better.

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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

A transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or 'mini-stroke', is caused by a temporary fall in the blood supply to part of the brain, leading to a lack of oxygen to the brain. This can cause symptoms that are similar to a stroke. In this video, a consultant stroke physician explains what causes TIA and how to spot the symptoms. Also find out how Sally coped when she had multiple TIAs.

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