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 cater for your dietary restrictionsYour guide to camping in AustraliaFacing freshwater –The secrets to exploring Australia's creeks, rivers and damsHow to cope during a heatwave in Australia