Part 1 of 2: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Stroke
About this episode
This episode discusses the unique aspects of stroke in women, including risks, symptoms, and prevention strategies.
Episode 35. Part 1 of 2: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Stroke Stroke doesn't impact men and women in the same way. Understanding the difference matters in terms of risks, symptoms and prevention strategies In Part 1 of this two-part series, Rabia G. Buridi, M.D., a vascular neurologist with Norton Neuroscience Institute, talks with host Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, to break down what women need to know about stroke and empower them to act quickly when stroke strikes. In this episode, you will also learn: Why stroke risk isn't the same for men and women. How life events, such as pregnancy or migraines, can impact long-term brain health. What "atypical" stroke symptoms look like in women — and why recognizing them early can save lives. Leading causes of stroke in women and how they are different from the causes for men. Stroke presentation and diagnosis in women, including atypical symptoms that are often missed and tips for recognizing stroke early. About Dr. Buridi: Dr. Buridi earned her medical degree from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, completed her neurology residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Concord, New Hampshire, and completed a vascular neurology…
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