Stroke Prevention and Acute Treatment - Jeffrey Saver, MD

Learn about stroke prevention and acute treatment in this informative UCLA lecture by neurologist Dr. Jeffrey Saver. Explore the leading cause of death and disability in the US, understanding different types of strokes, risk factors, and warning signs. Discover lifestyle modifications, medications, and procedures for stroke prevention and reversal of stroke injury. Gain insights into newly approved treatments, ongoing clinical trials, and cutting-edge research in stroke care. Understand the FAST method for recognizing stroke symptoms and the importance of timely intervention. Delve into current treatment options, including thrombolytic therapy and endovascular thrombectomy, and learn about potential future therapies being studied in clinical trials.

Introduction
Questions
Agenda
Stroke Overview
Types of Stroke
The Brain
Symptoms
Outcome
Increased Risk
Stroke Treatment
Key Stroke Prevention Messages
Ischemic Stroke
Acute Stroke
Current Treatments
Fast TSC Trial
Drugs for Stroke
ATSC
Fast ESC
Study Funding
Who Qualifies
What Will Happen
Potential Risks
Potential Benefits
Enrolling Patients
Community Consultation
Emergency Enrollment
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