Stroke: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention | Mass General Brigham

What causes a stroke? What are the risk factors for stroke? How does a stroke affect the brain? Natalia S. Rost, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.N., F.A.H.A., Chief of the Stroke Division at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, discusses how strokes affect the brain and ways people can help prevent strokes. Subscribe Link:    / @massgeneralbrigham   For more information on strokes: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en... 0:00 - Intro 0:18 - Understanding Stroke 2:01 - Stroke Risk Factors 7:12 - Treatment and Recovery 7:39 - Stroke in Women 8:48 - Strokes in Young Adults 10:08 - Preventing Stroke About Mass General Brigham: Mass General Brigham combines the strength of two world-class academic medical centers, five nationally ranked specialty hospitals, 11 community hospitals, and dozens of health centers. Our doctors and researchers accelerate medical breakthroughs and drive innovations in patient care. They are leaders in medical education, serving as Harvard Medical School faculty and training the next generation of physicians. Mass General Brigham’s mission is to deliver the best, affordable health care to patients everywhere. Together, we transform the health of our communities and beyond. #MassGeneralBrigham #MGB #Stroke Visit Mass General Brigham: https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/ Find us on social: Twitter:   / massgenbrigham   Instagram:   / massgeneralbrigham   Facebook:   / massgeneralbrigham   LinkedIn:   / mass-general-brigham   Mass General Brigham:    / massgeneralbrigham   Stroke: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, and Prevention | Mass General Brigham    • Stroke: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, a...