The American Stroke Association is hosting a Twitter chat featuring local stroke experts from across the country on Wednesday, May 18, from 1 pm – 2 pm EST. Representing New York will be Rafael A. Ortiz, MD, Chief, Neuro-Endovascular Surgery/Interventional Neuroradiology, Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital; Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Neurology and Radiology, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine; and, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association spokesperson.
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Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. Even when those conditions don’t result in death, they cause disability and diminish quality of life. We want to see a world free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.