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 episodesWading in – How to stay safe at Aussie beachesFrom black tie to casual: How to decode dress codesFrom Mabo to modern Australia: the ongoing story of native titleHow to build a career in Australia’s construction industry