1.What is stroke? A: Stroke, also known as “cerebrovascular accident” or “stroke” in Chinese medicine, is a group of diseases that cause brain tissue damage due to sudden rupture of blood vessels in the brain or obstruction of blood vessels causing impaired blood circulation. 2.What can be caused by stroke? A: The main symptoms of stroke include: (1) headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and impaired consciousness; (2) lack of movement of the limbs and sudden fall; (3) sudden inability to speak or understand words; (4) sudden numbness of one limb. 3.What should I do if I have a stroke? A: If a patient has any of the symptoms such as crooked mouth, inability to speak, or inflexible movement of one limb, a stroke should be suspected. First, the patient’s airway should be kept open to avoid asphyxia caused by vomiting. Second, the patient should be transported immediately to avoid delaying treatment. Also, be sure to remember the time of onset of the patient, which is very valuable clinical information. 4.Who is prone to stroke? A: The main risk factors for the development of stroke are hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, etc. 5.How to prevent stroke? A: Firstly, prevention and treatment of risk factors, such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, hyperlipidemia should be actively consulted; secondly, good living habits are conducive to stroke prevention. Reduce salt and fat intake, control alcohol consumption, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid overeating, and stop smoking and limit alcohol consumption. Adhere to regular physical exercise, proper exercise can regulate emotions, relieve fatigue, lower blood lipids and reduce platelet aggregation. Finally, it is also important to maintain a good state of mind for stroke prevention. A poor state of mind can lead to blood pressure fluctuations, low immunity and cerebral vascular spasm, which can trigger the occurrence of strokes.