What is a stroke?
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. Many strokes can be prevented by identifying and managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, an irregular heartbeat and smoking.
After a stroke, ongoing neurological care supports recovery and lowers the risk of another one. This is outpatient care focused on prevention, secondary prevention and rehabilitation guidance.
Who should have a stroke-risk assessment
- High blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol
- Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation)
- A previous stroke or "mini-stroke" (TIA)
- A family history of stroke
- Smoking or a largely sedentary lifestyle
How Dr. Kedar helps
Care includes a structured stroke-risk assessment, secondary prevention through medication and risk-factor control, and ongoing management and rehabilitation guidance after a stroke — coordinated with your other doctors.
The focus is on reducing your risk and supporting long-term recovery in an outpatient setting.
When to see a neurologist
See a neurologist to assess and lower your stroke risk, to review medication after a stroke or TIA, or for guidance on recovery and preventing another stroke.