The Superior School of the Judges of the State of Tocantins (Esmat) has launched another episode of the EsmatCast, this time on an essential topic for public health: Stroke Prevention.
The episode is aligned with the World and National Stroke Prevention Day, celebrated on October 29th, and highlights the relevance of the date, which this year was made official by law to promote research and actions aimed at preventing and treating the disease.
With the special participation of Dr. Elaine Cristina Ferreira, cardiologist and head of the Health Center of the Court of Justice of the State of Tocantins (Cesau), the podcast addresses key points such as:
- The relationship between cardiovascular health and stroke prevention.
- The differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and their main symptoms.
- Effective preventive measures that the population can adopt.
- The importance of care in the first few hours to minimize damage in cases of stroke.
- Actions of Cesau in support of the stroke prevention campaign.
During the conversation, Dr. Elaine reinforced the need for society to raise awareness in order to reduce the rates of the disease, which is the second leading cause of death in the world, according to data from the Ministry of Health.
The full episode is now available. Go there and find out how to prevent strokes and take better care of your health.
