Learn to Act F.A.S.T.: Physician-led Discussions on Stroke
9/23/2019
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (September 23, 2019) – Beginning October 12, Bayfront Health is hosting a physician-led discussion that will occur the second Saturday of every month and will cover everything you should know when it comes to stroke.
“Anyone can have a stroke,” said Tim Cerullo, CEO for Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. “As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, we can care for all types of stroke patients, including hemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes, but if we can help play a part in reducing the number of strokes through educating the community on signs, symptoms, and health and lifestyle choices that can reduce the risk of stroke, we are all in.”
This educational lunch-and-learn series is free and will be held at noon the second Saturday of every month at Bafyront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Building, 713 E. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda. Nasser Razack, M.D., FACS, independent member of the medical staff at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, will lead the discussions.
Dr. Razack is a board-certified radiologist specializing in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases that affect the various components of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves). His specialty as a neurointerventional surgeon is a neuro-subspecialty within radiology that encompasses diagnosis and treatment with interventional procedures, such as catheters and stents to treat neurological conditions and diseases.
The first discussion on October 12 will be about Stroke and Alzheimer’s Prevention. Dr. Razack will cover risk factors and similarities between stroke, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk.
Seating is limited, so registration is required. For more information and to register to attend, call (941) 766-4285 or visit https://ActFAST.eventbrite.com.
If you or someone you know may be suffering from a stroke, dial 9-1-1 and get to the closest hospital immediately.
Upcoming Event: Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. – Learn to Act F.A.S.T. Lunch-and-Learn: Stroke and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Speaker: Nasser Razack, M.D., FACS, neurointerventional surgeon
Location: Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Building, 4th Floor Conference Center, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda
Details: A physician-led discussion on risk factors and similarities between stroke, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk. Free. Lunch provided. Registration is required. (941) 766-4285 or visit https://ActFAST.eventbrite.com to reserve your seat.
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