Sleep Apnea is a serious medical issue where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. When that happens, oxygen levels drop, blood pressure rises, and over time, risk of stroke increases. Sleep apnea can be treated and doing so can help one sleep better, feel better, and lower their risk of stroke. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers. Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program, Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes the medical condition of Sleep Apnea and how it impacts patients and may lead to a stroke. #Telestroke #SleepApnea #ObstructedSleepApnea

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a clot or a burst blood vessel. Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die within minutes. In fact, during an ischemic stroke—the most common type—about 2 million brain cells die every minute until blood flow is restored. Knowing the warning signs and acting quickly can save your life—or the life of someone you care about. Knowing the warning signs and acting quickly can save your life—or the life of someone you care about. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers. Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program, Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes the medical condition of Cholesterol and how it impacts patients and may lead to a stroke. #Telestroke #SignsandSymptoms #Stroke

Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes how individual patient lifestyles impact the possibility of acute stroke and how changes may improve health and mitigate the risk of stroke. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers. Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program. Telestroke #Lifestyle, #Stroke #Stroke Risk

A patient with diabetes has twice the risk of stroke as someone without diabetes. By keeping blood sugar under control, one can significantly lower their risk. Managing diabetes takes commitment, but with the right steps—monitoring blood sugar, eating well, exercising, and reliably taking medications—one can protect their brain health and reduce the chances of a stroke. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers. Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program, Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes the medical condition of Diabetes and how it impacts patients and may lead to a stroke. #Telestroke #Diabetes #Stroke

Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes the medical condition of Cholesterol and how it impacts patients and may lead to a stroke. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers. Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program. #Telestroke #Cholesterol #HighCholesterol

Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes the medical condition of Carotid Artery Disease and how it impacts patients and may lead to a stroke.. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers. Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program. #Telestroke #CarotidArteryDisease #Stroke

Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes the medical condition of Atrial Fibrillation and how it can impact patients leading to a stroke or post-stroke. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers. Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program. #Telestroke #AtrialFibrillation #Stroke

High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke, but with regular monitoring and management—through medication if needed and lifestyle adjustments—you can significantly reduce your risk. Stroke education video for Veterans and their caregivers.Produced by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the VA National Telestroke Program, Dr Robert Trainor, Telestroke Neurologist, describes the medical condition of how blood pressure impacts patients and may lead to a stroke. #Telestroke #BloodPressure #Stroke