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SUMMARY:Advances in Stroke Medicine: Blood Vessels\, Brains\, and Beyond -
  Dr Nicholas Evans (Junior Research Fellow\, Wolfson College)
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CONTACT:Julian Siebert
DESCRIPTION:Stroke is one of the leading causes of adult disability in the
  United Kingdom\, with a stroke happening every five minutes. A major caus
 e of stroke is atherosclerosis\, the furring up and hardening of arteries 
 due to the build up of cholesterol. These regions of atherosclerosis can b
 ecome inflamed\, resulting in damage to the lining of the blood vessel and
  the formation of blood clots\, which subsequently travel up to the brain 
 to cause a stroke. \n   \nUsing advanced imaging techniques we have been a
 ble to identify and measure inflammation within atherosclerosis\, thereby 
 allowing us to identify areas of atherosclerosis at high risk of causing s
 troke. Furthermore\, we have found that chronic exposure to such inflammat
 ion may cause damage to the brain that is linked with vascular dementia\, 
 as well as promoting inflammation within the brain that may prime it for i
 njury. Finally\, the effect of this inflammation may have an effect beyond
  the blood vessels and brain\, resulting in generalised frailty for an ind
 ividual that is associated with attenuated benefit from acute stroke treat
 ments and poorer outcomes after stroke.\n\nNo need to book for in-person a
 ttendance. "Register here to receive zoom access details":https://wolfson-
 cam-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/93513306716?pwd=TG52STNsRGhTTFlOWHpSa2RLNVFEQT09
LOCATION:Gatsby Room\, Chanc
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