Stroke is often thought of as something that happens later in life — but more young adults are experiencing strokes, and many don’t recognize the warning signs until it’s too late.

In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, cerebrovascular neurologist and director of the stroke program at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, about why stroke risk is rising among younger adults and what people can do to protect themselves.

You’ll learn:

• Why strokes are becoming more common in adults under 55
 • How recreational drug use, alcohol, vaping and marijuana may affect stroke risk
 • Why being young, active or healthy does not make you immune
 • The FAST warning signs everyone should know
 • What a TIA or “mini stroke” really means
 • Why calling 911 quickly can make a major difference
 • Practical steps that may help lower your stroke risk

Dr. De Los Rios also explains why stroke symptoms can be missed in younger people, how sudden changes in speech, vision, balance or strength should never be ignored, and why prevention should start earlier than many people think.

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Host:
Sandra Peebles
Award-Winning Journalist

Guest:
Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D.
Cerebrovascular Neurologist
Director of Stroke Care
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

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