Podcast: Stroke – Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
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Podcast: Stroke – Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
In this episode of the Sarasota Neurology Podcast, Dr. Kassicieh, a recognized expert in stroke prevention, provides an overview of current techniques for preventing and managing risk of stroke.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. This combined with heart attacks and heart disease result in over 2 million deaths a year.
The common underlying cause is vascular disease or hardening of the arteries. Heart attack and stroke can be prevented with simple life style changes and medications. Treatment of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and stop smoking will significantly lower risk of suffering from these devastati...
Source: Sarasota Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Dan Kassicieh, D.O. Tags: General Medicine High Cholesterol Podcast Stroke aspirin blood pressure cardiovascular heart heart attack heart attacks heart disease high blood smoking Source Type: blogs
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