10 facts about stroke07:50 Source: Getty ImagesAustralia ExplainedView Podcast SeriesFollow and Subscribe Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Listnr Download (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 episodesThe overlooked story: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service on ANZAC DayWomen’s legal services in Australia: Understanding your optionsThinking of a career change? Here are some tips and options to considerAustralia’s unique wildlife: what makes it special and what’s at risk