Stroke can affect us at any age, but as we get older the risks increase and it becomes a leading cause of death in seniors. Stroke is a leading cause of death and permanent disability for women. It is the third leading cause of death in women, and kills more women than men in the U.S. Currently, stroke kills about twice as many women as breast cancer each year. Statistically, one in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke. Stroke symptom awareness and preventative care is absolutely critical for senior women.
Many strokes are preventable and treatable. This program will help us understand our personal ability to be prepared for strokes. Three medical experts will give us insight into some of our state’s best stroke care and networks, the early warning signs of stroke, state-of-the-art treatments, and recovery and rehabilitation to continue life successfully after stroke.
Dr. Courtney Hrdlicka, vascular neurologist and Medical Director of the SW Region of the Mayo Clinic Telestroke Network, will address the technology in stroke care and how to best prevent recurring strokes.
Dr. Sushant Kale, board certified neurologist specializing in vascular neurology and neurocritical care at Abrazos Health acute-care network, will address the timely critical care stroke network of the greater Phoenix area, of which Abrazos Health is a key player, as well as various treatments of stroke, brain aneurysms, malformations and more from brain to spinal cord that fall under the neurological critical care and stroke treatment arena.
Mark Ritter, occupational therapist at Verde Valley EntireCare and Sports Medicine, with specializations in hand, stroke, and Parkinson’s therapies, will present the positive aspects and treatments of rehabilitation and recovery for stroke patients, as well as the warning signals that can help prevent more serious stroke cases.
