Three questions can identify whether a person's had a stroke - and it's accurate in most cases.Stroke is the third biggest cause of death in Australia, after ischaemic heart disease and cancer. Each year, more than 40,000 Australians suffer a stroke. A third of these people will die within a year, and half will be disabled. Pretty grim stuff.But the good news is that someone who's had a stroke has a much better chance of recovery if they get to hospital quickly. Doctors can give them a 'clot-busting' drug that reduces the damage caused by the blood clot in the... sign in to read more!
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