Episode 35. Part 1 of 2: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Stroke

Stroke doesn't impact men and women in the same way. Understanding the difference matters in terms of risks, symptoms and prevention strategies In Part 1 of this two-part series, Rabia G. Buridi, M.D., a vascular neurologist with Norton Neuroscience Institute, talks with host Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, to break down what women need to know about stroke and empower them to act quickly when stroke strikes.

In this episode, you will also learn:

• Why stroke risk isn't the same for men and women.
• How life events, such as pregnancy or migraines, can impact long-term brain health.
• What "atypical" stroke symptoms look like in women — and why recognizing them early can save lives.
• Leading causes of stroke in women and how they are different from the causes for men.
• Stroke presentation and diagnosis in women, including atypical symptoms that are often missed and tips for recognizing stroke early.

About Dr. Buridi:

Dr. Buridi earned her medical degree from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland, completed her neurology residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Concord, New Hampshire, and completed a vascular neurology fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. Her philosophy centers on education, treatment and prevention — helping patients not just survive but thrive. Born and raised in Louisville, Dr. Buridi balances her career with family life and a love for experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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Date of original release: Oct. 13, 2025