Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)



1: Causes of stroke

Introduction

This activity explores the knowledge and skills required by health and social care staff to understand the causes of stroke.

NB: This module has undergone a full content review and update March 2021 

Learning Points:

  • Explain what a stroke is
  • State the causes of stroke
  • Describe the relationship between the area of the brain affected by the stroke and the extent of the damage

 

 

Page last reviewed: 19 Mar 2021