Serbian Public Investment Minister Darko Glišic was hospitalized in serious condition after suffering a stroke during a live interview on Tuesday.

The incident occurred on a morning show on the Pink channel, when the politician began to show visible signs of discomfort and difficulty speaking.

As Glišic spoke with the presenters, he began to stutter, and a look of confusion appeared on his face. The show's hosts, noticing his obvious discomfort, asked him if he was okay, but received no response. The broadcast was interrupted, and the signal cut out in the middle of the interview.

Sırp Bakan Canlı Yayında Rahatsızlandı#Sırbistan Kamu Yatırımları Bakanı Darko #Glišić, bu sabah Sırp televizyon kanalı “#Pink”te katıldığı sabah programı sırasında rahatsızlandı.#Canlı yayında aniden fenalaşan Bakan Glišić’in durumu nedeniyle program apar topar kesildi.…

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Serbian Health Minister Zlatibor Loncar confirmed a few hours later that Glišic had been taken unconscious to a public hospital in Belgrade. There, he was diagnosed with a stroke and reported to be in serious condition. Loncar emphasized that he received medical attention in the first critical hours, which is crucial in stroke cases.

According to the Serbian newspaper Blic, the minister underwent surgery after being admitted to the medical center. It is not yet known whether the operation was successful or if there were any complications.

The support of the Serbian president

President Aleksandar Vučić, who is Glišic's political sponsor, traveled to the hospital to visit the minister. He later shared a photo with him on his Instagram account and conveyed a message of encouragement:"Darko, hang in there. Don't give up."

Who is Darko Glišic?

Darko Glišic is considered a figure close to the center of political power in Serbia, as he heads the Ministry of Public Investment and maintains a strategic relationship with the president, positioning him as one of the most influential members of the cabinet. His role in project planning and execution has been key to the government's administration.

His political career is notable for his membership in the Serbian Radical Party (SRS). He also played a significant role in the 2023 Serbian protests.

What to do if you suspect a stroke?

According to the Mayo Clinic, a health website, recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and acting quickly can mean the difference between life and death, or between a full recovery and permanent after-effects. Time is critical.

The most common symptoms of a stroke are:

• Sudden weakness in the face, arm, or leg (especially if it is on one side of the body).
• Difficulty speaking or understanding language.
• Loss of balance or coordination.
• Sudden, severe headache with no apparent cause.
• Vision disturbance in one or both eyes.

When these warning signs appear, you shouldn't wait for the symptoms to go away on their own. Furthermore, it's not recommended to give medication without medical supervision or to attempt to move the person suddenly.

The affected person should remain lying on their side with their head slightly elevated until medical personnel arrive. It's also helpful to note the time the symptoms began, as doctors use this information to decide what treatment to apply.

A stroke can be ischemic (due to a blocked artery) or hemorrhagic (due to bleeding in the brain), and each requires different treatments.