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Dr. Abena Annor discusses stroke prevention, warning signs, and common myths.

Send us Fan Mail A stroke can happen suddenly, but many strokes are preventable. Dr. Abena Annor, Neurologist with Miami Neuroscience Institute, discusses how to lower your risk of stroke, the warning signs you should never ignore, and why fast treatment is critical. She also breaks down common myths surrounding strokes and explains the latest approaches to stroke care and recovery. (Season 5, Episode 98)

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Guest: Dr. Abena Annor

Topics covered

• strokes
• prevention
• warning signs
• myths
• treatment
• recovery

Keywords

• stroke
• prevention
• warning signs
• treatment
• myths
• neurology
• health

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Organizations: Miami Neuroscience Institute

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