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Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

Episode 42 - Stroke in the Young

Feb 17, 2022
Exploring stroke in young patients, topics include genetic features of catacil and carasil, cardiac causes of stroke, imaging in carotid dissections, Fabry's disease, vasculitis as a cause of stroke, and treatment challenges in young individuals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Stroke also affects young individuals due to evolving risk factors.
  • Diverse causes like dissections and genetic disorders contribute to young strokes.

Deep dives

Stroke in the Young: Demographics and Trends

10 to 15% of strokes occur in individuals under 50 years old, challenging the perception of stroke as an elderly disease. The increasing incidence of stroke in the young over the years raises concerns, potentially attributed to better diagnostic tools and a heightened awareness of modifiable risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes.

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