Stroke in the Older Person

The Bigger Picture · Health and Living · 2 Nov 2020 · 43 mins listen

The risk of a stroke increases as you get older. With the advances in treatment, surviving a stroke seems to be a better bet today. But what are the potential complications that follow a stroke, and how does age complicate the recovery process? We find out from Assoc Prof Dr Tan Kit Mun, Consultant Geriatrician, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.

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Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

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The Bigger Picture, Health & Living, stroke, elderly, dementia, rehabilitation, hypertension

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