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Ep. 81: Stroke and Cardiology: Not Only a Matter of Brain
Ep. 81: Stroke and Cardiology: Not Only a Matter of Brain
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21 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2024
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Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St.Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Matthias Endres (Berlin, Germany)In this episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Professor Matthias Endres, professor and chair of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin. The conversation delves into the connection between stroke and cardiology. Endres introduces the concept of stroke-induced atrial fibrillation, distinguishing it from pre-existing AF. They discuss the stroke heart syndrome, underlining the increased risk of cardiac events post-stroke. Troponin elevation is highlighted as a crucial biomarker, and the role of insular lesions in the brain in the syndrome is explored. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach between neurology and cardiology for comprehensive patient care.
Released:
Jan 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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