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| Jennie Gow: BBC F1 broadcaster suffers serious stroke | Jennie Gow: BBC F1 broadcaster suffers serious stroke |
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| Jennie Gow said she was "desperate" to make a full recovery from her stroke two weeks ago | Jennie Gow said she was "desperate" to make a full recovery from her stroke two weeks ago |
| The BBC sports broadcaster Jennie Gow has said she is recovering from a serious stroke. | The BBC sports broadcaster Jennie Gow has said she is recovering from a serious stroke. |
| The 45-year-old, who covers Formula 1 for Radio 5 Live, wrote on social media that she had been treated at hospitals in London and Surrey, and her recovery "might take some time". | The 45-year-old, who covers Formula 1 for Radio 5 Live, wrote on social media that she had been treated at hospitals in London and Surrey, and her recovery "might take some time". |
| Ms Gow said the stroke two weeks ago had affected her speech. | Ms Gow said the stroke two weeks ago had affected her speech. |
| Dozens of fellow broadcasters and motorsport firms have tweeted messages of support. | Dozens of fellow broadcasters and motorsport firms have tweeted messages of support. |
| Announcing her condition on Twitter and Instagram, the presenter said: "My husband is helping me type this, as I'm finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected. | Announcing her condition on Twitter and Instagram, the presenter said: "My husband is helping me type this, as I'm finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected. |
| "I'm desperate to make a full recovery and return to work. | "I'm desperate to make a full recovery and return to work. |
| "Thank you to the medical teams at Frimley and St George's, and my family and friends who've got me through the last fortnight." | "Thank you to the medical teams at Frimley and St George's, and my family and friends who've got me through the last fortnight." |
| Ms Gow has reported on motorsport events for the BBC and other broadcasters | Ms Gow has reported on motorsport events for the BBC and other broadcasters |
| In response, Formula 1 Racing tweeted: "Thinking of you Jennie, and wishing you all the very best with your recovery." | In response, Formula 1 Racing tweeted: "Thinking of you Jennie, and wishing you all the very best with your recovery." |
| The McLaren racing team said: "The entire team sends their love and strength as we look forward to seeing you back in the paddock." | The McLaren racing team said: "The entire team sends their love and strength as we look forward to seeing you back in the paddock." |
| Broadcasters Hazel Southwell, Laura Winter and Dan Walker are among those who have tweeted messages of sympathy. | Broadcasters Hazel Southwell, Laura Winter and Dan Walker are among those who have tweeted messages of sympathy. |
| Jennie Gow has covered Formula 1 and other motorsport events for the BBC, ITV, Netflix and Sky TV. | Jennie Gow has covered Formula 1 and other motorsport events for the BBC, ITV, Netflix and Sky TV. |
| The Southampton-born presenter, who grew up in Wargrave, Berkshire, began her broadcasting career at BBC Radio Solent before working for commercial radio stations in the south of England. | The Southampton-born presenter, who grew up in Wargrave, Berkshire, began her broadcasting career at BBC Radio Solent before working for commercial radio stations in the south of England. |
| A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. | |
| That can be due to a clot in a blood vessel, blocking the flow. Or, a vessel can burst. | |
| There are different reasons or risk factors. People may be born with weaker blood vessels. Some medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, can be a factor. | |
| Some lifestyle habits, such as smoking and eating an unhealthy diet, can contribute too. | |
| Stroke is an emergency - rapid treatment can save lives and prevent disability. If you think someone is having a stroke, act FAST. | |
| Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. | Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. |