New CPR

[Bullitt]

Not unless their heart has stopped. Strokes typically result in a blood vessel blockage in the brain, which then deprives the brain of oxygen. This starves the cells and can lead to permanent brain damage, stoppage of various organs in the body, or death. Strokes do not always lead to the heart stopping, hence why you should absolutely check for a carotid pulse before beginning CPR on anyone. A stroke is basically the same thing as a heart attack just up in your grey goo. For some reason blood flow to a particular area has been interrupted and now the cells are dying.