10 facts about strokePlay07:50 Source: Getty ImagesGet the SBS Audio appOther ways to listenApple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyListnrDownload (3.59MB) 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 episodesWhat are the unwritten rules in the Australian workplace?How to protect your home from Australia’s common pestsEmbracing the wisdom of traditional Indigenous medicineIs your child being bullied at school or online? Key steps you need to take