Season 3, Episode 3: Stroke Awareness - Spot It Early, Treat It Fast, Prevent It Better

A stroke can happen suddenly and without any warning. A leading cause of disability in the United States, stroke can change lives in a matter of minutes. Understanding the symptoms and acting quickly in an emergency can make a big difference in treatment and recovery. More importantly, the risk of stroke can be greatly reduced through healthy lifestyle choices. Join us as Syra York, DNP, AGNP talks with Carolyn Cronin, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology and Stroke Medical Director for the Vanderbilt Adult Hospital, and Kiersten Brown Espaillat, DNP, Assistant in Neurology and Stroke Program Manager at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, about how to recognize symptoms, why immediate treatment matters, and the everyday steps we can take to manage our health and reduce the risk of stroke.   Connect With Our Experts                                      Syra York, DNP, AGNP                                   Carolyn Cronin, MD, PhD                          Kiersten Brown Espaillat, DNP   Episode Resources Transcript Vanderbilt Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center Record Your Go for the Gold Participation