Feb 20, 2024

Primary prevention of ischemic stroke or TIA is similar to prevention of recurrent events. Key to preventing cerebrovascular events (primary and recurrent) is the optimization of lifestyle factors, including healthy diet and physical activity.  This podcast will discuss the evaluation and management of vascular risk...

Nov 22, 2023

Drs. Eliza Miller, Jose Fernando Triana, and Virginia Howard introduce the epidemiology of stroke in younger women with a focus on women of reproductive age and discuss the work-up of spontaneous cervical artery dissection as a common cause of stroke in young women, and the consideration of hypertension as a top...

Jun 21, 2023

Dr. Robert Canby, Dr. Rawan Albadareen, and Dr. Dhanunjaya R. Lakkireddy discuss ECG monitoring for AFib following ischemic stroke. Improve outcomes for individuals who have experienced an ischemic stroke by utilizing long-term ECG monitoring to identify AFib and initiate anticoagulation to prevent subsequent...

May 15, 2023

Aggressive medical management, often performed by multidisciplinary teams, is usually best for secondary stroke prevention. When assessing the likelihood that a stroke is associated with Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) it is necessary to synthesize a variety of factors. In this episode Dr. Molly Szerlip, Dr. Steven R....