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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: How to Improve Brain Health & Offset Neurodegeneration

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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.

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.

Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Stem cells can be used to recover function in the brain and spinal cord after injuries like concussion, TBI, or stroke.

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.

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.

Dr. Gary Steinberg

05/20/24

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Vagal nerve stimulation, combined with intensive physical therapy, is the first FDA-approved treatment for chronic stroke patients, showing modest but meaningful improvements in recovery.

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.

Annaka Harris

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In locked-in syndrome, a person can be completely paralyzed yet have an intact conscious experience, illustrating that we cannot infer consciousness from external behavior alone.

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A brain lesion can lead to significant behavioral deficits that may recover over time due to brain plasticity, but deeper brain lesions can result in permanent deficits without intervention.