Chris Fountain reveals details of terrifying stroke on chat show 'This Morning'
English actor Chris Fountain said that though his experience was traumatic, he could not have lost the functioning of his left arm.
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
Coronation Street actor Chris Fountain has opened up about the minor stroke he suffered. On the chat show "This Morning", actor Chris Fountain said that he suffered the stroke in August while sleeping. A blood clot travelled to his brain, which caused the 35-year-old to speak like a toddler.
Speaking to Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield on The Morning, Chris said that he had been taking care of his health. He said he lost weight and maintained a healthy diet before the stroke. He added that the doctors had no definitive answer as to why he had suffered the stroke.
Chris added that subsequent tests in London confirmed that he had a hole in his heart, which is a common condition. He said that a blood clot from the whole travelled to the left side of his brain, and the consequences could have been much worse. Talking at The Morning, Chris said that though his experience was traumatic, he could’ve lost his left arm, or his face could’ve dropped.
The incident happened on August 12. Chris' mom woke him for a phone call when he realised something was wrong when he couldn’t speak properly. He said he couldn’t realise what was happening and eventually went to the hospital. Chris was admitted to the Royal London Hospital for five days, where the doctors detected that he had suffered a Transient Ischaemic Attack.
Speaking to Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield on The Morning, Chris said that he had been taking care of his health. He said he lost weight and maintained a healthy diet before the stroke. He added that the doctors had no definitive answer as to why he had suffered the stroke.
Chris added that subsequent tests in London confirmed that he had a hole in his heart, which is a common condition. He said that a blood clot from the whole travelled to the left side of his brain, and the consequences could have been much worse. Talking at The Morning, Chris said that though his experience was traumatic, he could’ve lost his left arm, or his face could’ve dropped.
Strokes are said to be the leading cause of death and disability around the world. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or if a blood vessel in the brain bursts. This tends to cause great damage to part of the brain, which impairs bodily functions, leading to disability and can even lead to death.
Similar to many other chronic illnesses, the risk of getting a stroke increases as you age. The American Stroke Association has said that every 10 years after age 55, one's risk of stroke nearly doubles.
The incident happened on August 12. Chris' mom woke him for a phone call when he realised something was wrong when he couldn’t speak properly. He said he couldn’t realise what was happening and eventually went to the hospital. Chris was admitted to the Royal London Hospital for five days, where the doctors detected that he had suffered a Transient Ischaemic Attack.
FAQs:
- When did Chris Fountain suffer the stroke?
Chris suffered the stroke on August 12 while he was sleeping. - Which hospital was he admitted?
Chris was admitted to the Royal London Hospital, where he was detected as having suffered a Transient Ischaemic Attack.
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