Neurology® Podcast June 2025 Recall: Topics on Stroke
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Jun 1, 2025 Join experts Cheryl Bushnell, a leading neurologist and chair of AHA-ASA guidelines, Phillip Ferdinand, a stroke physician at Royal Stoke University, Aaron Shoskes from the University of Utah, and Seemant Chaturvedi, director of stroke neurology at the University of Maryland. They dive into new primary stroke prevention guidelines, the alarming relationship between smoking and strokes in young adults, and the evolving landscape of vascular risk factors among younger populations. Discover critical insights from the latest international conference on stroke!
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Brain Protection Is Key
- Protective strategies for the brain can prevent stroke and dementia simultaneously.
- Managing lifestyle factors like physical activity and social determinants of health is crucial for primary prevention.
Women-Specific Stroke Risks
- Pregnancy complications impact long-term cardiovascular risk in women.
- Conditions like preeclampsia and premature menopause increase stroke risk and require screening.
Caution With Incidental Stroke Aspirin
- Be cautious about starting aspirin after incidental stroke findings on MRI.
- Investigate underlying risk factors thoroughly before initiating treatment.