10 facts about strokePlay07:50 Source: Getty ImagesAustralia ExplainedView Podcast SeriesGet 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 episodesAre you breaching copyright when using social media?Important tips for cycling in AustraliaWhat does January 26 mean to Indigenous Australians?Skin cancer in Australia: What are the risks and how can you protect yourself?