Common Signs of Stroke and Tips to Prevent a Stroke | EP40

There are more than 800,000 strokes every year. Preventing a stroke requires a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to APU Associate Dean and nurse Dr. Stacey Malinowski about the different types of strokes and the common signs of a stroke. She also shares action to take if you suspect someone is having a stroke as well as ways to prevent a stroke through healthy habits, blood pressure management, and medicine.

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