Learn to Act F.A.S.T.: Physician-led Discussions on 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 second discussion on November 9 will be about Dietary Choices to Reduce Stroke Risk. Dr. Razack will cover how your food choices may increase your risk for stroke and the best—and worst—foods you can eat to reduce your stroke risk.