According to the WHO, one in every four people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Despite significant advances in healthcare technology, stroke is still the second leading cause of death worldwide. Moreover, this condition is becoming increasingly common in people under the age of 30. Unlike myocardial infarction, identifying the risk factors for stroke gets complicated due to the fact that strokes come in a variety of forms. Reducing the burden of stroke requires the identification of modifiable risk factors such as diet, lifestyle, and comorbid conditions.
Estimating the risk based on the patient-specific risk factors, especially for a first stroke event, is a crucial component of primary care. On the occasion of World Stroke Day, join us for an exclusive interview with Dr. Arvind Sharma on 29 th October 2022 at 5:00 PM IST . Save the date!
