Dr Aleksandra Pikula in The Apple Podcasts: Your Complex Brain
Neurology
The medical after-effects of a stroke can be mild or severe. But for young survivors, the consequences of returning to their lives after a stroke, can be just as devastating. In fact, only half of stroke patients under the age of 65 ever return to work – and far more cope with depression, anxiety, and extreme fatigue.
On today’s episode, Heather meets with Dr. Aleksandra Pikula, a pioneer in the field of stroke in young adults. They discuss the latest research, including a new study led by Dr. Pikula, looking at how lifestyle interventions post stroke may help to improve long-term outcomes. Plus, we hear from two of Dr. Pikula’s patients to gain a deeper perspective on how they are reclaiming their lives and a nurse practitioner in the stroke unit, about what it’s like when a Code Stroke is called.
