10 facts about stroke07:50 Source: Getty ImagesAustralia ExplainedView Podcast SeriesFollow and SubscribeApple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyListnrDownload (3.59MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android A stroke is not a heart attack. A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is suddenly disrupted. Getting urgent medical help is critical to survival and recovery.ShareLatest podcast episodesHow to buy Indigenous art and craft ethically in AustraliaSBS Expansion Decision to Western Sydney Overturned by GovernmentHave you considered a career in translating and interpreting?Think before you pack: Australia’s customs and biosecurity rules explained