Of people who survive a stroke around half will be left with significant disability. An estimated 9000 Singaporeans suffer a stroke each year, according to the Singapore National Stroke Association. It is the third biggest killer in Singapore after Cancer and Heart Diseases. The symptoms of a stroke or TIA can appear suddenly without warning. There may be less obvious symptoms such a difficulties in perception, mood swings or a personality change.
Stroke can affect anyone at any age.
However, some people are at higher risk than others including those with high blood pressure, those with diabetes or heart disease, older people, those with high cholesterol or blood pressure, those who smoke, drink or are inactive and those who have a close relative who died from stroke. You should also take care with your weight and exercise regularly. Treatment Drug treatments can treat the effects of stroke, prevent complications and help treat risk factors to prevent further strokes. Many drugs may be prescribed. The time it takes to recover from a stroke depends from person to person.