BE FAST to Spot a Stroke
According to the American Heart Association, stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in women. Understand risk factors for stroke, the different types of strokes including transient ischemic attack (TIA), ischemic and hemorrhagic; signs & symptoms, causes, diagnosis, the use of medication (TPA versus TNK) for intervention and treatment options, including occupational, physical and speech therapy.
Hear an inspirational account of one stroke survivor’s story.
A light, healthy lunch will be served.
Srinivasa Potluri, MD, neurologist
Laura Smith, BSN, RN, CNRN, Neuroscience Program Manager
Jennifer Lettieri, BSN, RN, CCRN, Neuroscience Nurse Manager
Caitlin Rusak, MS, CCC-SLP, speech therapist
Meena Balasubramamian, OT, occupational therapist
Madalini Kostidakis, PT, DPT, physical therapist
May Nguyen, PharmD, BCGP, BCCCP, pharmacist and clinical assistant professor Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Yael Shvetz, Go RED for Women spokesperson and hemorrhagic stroke survivor