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 do you legally change your name in Australia?Introducing...Head Above Water seriesHow to respond when encountering wildlife on your propertyThe cervical screening test that could save your life