Stroke attacks can happen to anyone and at any time. A stroke occurs due to a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. So far, there have been rumors that suggest we pierce the fingertips of stroke sufferers to overcome blockages and make blood circulation smoother. Is that true? According to Rocksy F.V. Situmeang, Neurologist, Siloam Hospitals Lippo Karawaci, this method is wrong. Stabbing the finger of a stroke patient with a needle should even be avoided. Inserting a needle into a stroke patient's finger will only cause pain, and can increase blood pressure. This can actually be life threatening. If there is a family or relative who has had a stroke, you should immediately take him to the hospital for proper treatment, said Rocksy. It's the only way to deal with a stroke. The first four hours after a stroke occurs is a very decisive period in the treatment of subsequent strokes. The sooner stroke patients are taken to hospital, the more likely they are to be saved. The speed of bringing stroke patients to the hospital can also reduce the risk of post-stroke disability. Some of the symptoms of a stroke that you should be aware of are weakness on one side of the limb, difficulty speaking or understanding speech, slurred speech, visual disturbances, to sudden severe headaches.