A stroke is an acute violation of cerebral circulation, which leads to damage to brain tissue and disorders of its functions.

The Ministry of Health publishes information on the signs of a stroke, as well as on the provision of home care in case of a suspected stroke.

Remember the main thing: if you suspect a stroke in a person, immediately call an emergency medical team.

Among the symptoms of a stroke are impaired speech, facial asymmetry, sudden dizziness, intense headache, inability to raise both hands up.

At the first symptoms of a stroke, call emergency help at 103. Before she arrives, you should:

• help the person lie down on a flat surface with their head raised;
• ensure free breathing – unbutton the collar, loosen the tie and belt;
• open a window for fresh air flow;
• if a person vomits, you should turn his head to one side and make sure that he does not choke;
• if a person stops breathing, an indirect heart massage should be started.

The NSZU contact center continues to operate. Calling 16-77 you can get information about the provision of medical care and the work of the medical system during martial law, the Ministry of Health reports .

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