Information about Stroke A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off. This may be due to a blood clot blocking the artery or because the artery bursts. Clot or Burst Strokes are most common in elderly people. However, they can happen at any age and even children can be affected.
Strokes can damage either the left or the right side of the brain.
There will be different problems, depending on the area of damage. Sometimes people with left damage will have problems with language. People with right damage usually have fewer problems with language. One side of the body may be weak or paralysed. This can make it difficult to walk.