India, March 18 -- Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability globally. According to the World Stroke Organisation, worldwide, 1 in 4 adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. Over 12 million people worldwide will have their first stroke this year, and 6.5 million will die as a result.

This makes stroke, also known as a brain attack, one of the deadliest anomalies to be aware of and therefore makes it important to learn more and more about it so that you or your loved ones can get timely medical assistance.

In a March 18 Instagram post, Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, explained the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke, and what you can do ...