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◗ having a stroke. With May being Stroke Awareness month, we look at stroke and the risk factors in our lead today.

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Acting quickly is critical if you think someone is having a stroke. Stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is recognised and diagnosed within three hours of the first symptoms.