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What causes stroke?

Damage to blood vessels can be caused by:

You may be more likely to have a stroke if you:

A man sitting on his sofa, smoking a cigarette and drinking a can of beer. He has a take away carton on his lap.

More information

Your doctor can explain:

  • what sort of stroke you have had;
  • how your stroke has affected your brain.

Connect - the communication disability network

  • Runs 'Connect for a day' events giving user-friendly information about stroke and aphasia

(020) 7367 0840
16-18 Marshalsea Road
London
SE1 1HL

>> www.ukconnect.org

Speakability

  • Produces a booklet about stroke: 'Drawing the Picture Together'

(020) 7261 9572
1 Royal Street
London SE1 7LL

>> www.speakability.org.uk

The Stroke Association

  • Publishes leaflets explaining different aspects of stroke

(020) 7490 7999
Stroke House
Whitecross Street
London EC1Y 8JJ

>> www.stroke.org.uk

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