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Acute CVA with Dr. Jignesh Shah

Dr. Shah presents Acute CVA by first explaining how to evaluate a stroke patient, define a stroke and TIA as well as stroke epidemiology.  He then discusses the concept of penumbra along with vascular anatomy and pathogenesis. After talking through the risk factors and classifying Ischemic stroke, Dr. Shah finishes with the signs and symptoms of a stroke. 

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Jignesh Shah, M.D.

Dr. Shah is a Assistant Professor in the department of Neurology at the University of Louisville who specializing in stroke. He received his medical degree at Terna Medical College in Mumbia, India and completed his residency here at the University of Louisville and is board certified. Visit his faculty profile here.


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