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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

About 87% of strokes are due to a clot forming in the brain artery or dislodging from the heart or carotid artery, while 13% are caused by a hemorrhage.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg: How to Improve Brain Health & Offset Neurodegeneration

@ Andrew Huberman

Dr. Gary Steinberg: How to Improve Brain Health & Offset Neurodegeneration

05/20/24

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

A stroke is like a heart attack of the brain, caused by disruption of blood flow either from a blocked vessel or a hemorrhage, leading to tissue death and neurological dysfunction.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Strokes occur more commonly during sleep, possibly related to circadian rhythms, but the relationship between sleep deprivation and stroke risk is still unclear.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Lifestyle factors such as smoking, high cholesterol, and hypertension significantly increase the risk of stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases.

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Dr. Eric Topol

05/27/25

@ a16z

Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by lifestyle changes, with 80-90% being modifiable through factors like cholesterol management.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) are reversible strokes that result in temporary loss of function, such as paralysis or speech difficulties, but resolve quickly.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Mild hypothermia can protect the brain during a stroke by blocking detrimental pathways, including the release of excitatory amino acids and calcium influx, which are harmful during ischemic events.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Chiropractic neck adjustments can pose risks, including arterial dissection, which can lead to strokes; I recommend avoiding neck manipulation by chiropractors.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Stem cells in the adult brain can promote recovery after injuries like stroke by secreting growth factors that enhance native neurogenesis and modulate the immune system.

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Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Physical activity and rehabilitation are crucial for stroke recovery; engaging in forced activity can stimulate recovery in the affected brain circuits.