Stroke in the Young

Stroke can happen to anyone.  What you need to know about stroke and your risk for stroke. 

Many people think, “It won’t happen to me. I’m too young for a stroke.” Stroke frequently impacts older adults, those over the age of 65 years, and science shows that risk for stroke increases as you age. However, stroke is impacting more young people every day.  One in four people, worldwide, will have a stroke. Recognizing risk for stroke, taking actions to decrease stroke risks, and understanding that every moment counts when it comes to recognizing stroke symptoms can save your life.  After this event, you will not only know more about stroke, you will feel empowered to share this information with others so they will also be stroke-smart.

Presenter:  Michael Haboubi, D.O.

Michael Haboubi, D.O. is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Louisville and a neurohospitalist and the director of teleneurology with UofL Physicians and UofL Health – Stroke. Dr. Haboubi earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training in neurology at the University of Louisville. He completed a vascular neurology fellowship at the University of Louisville in June 2019. Dr. Haboubi joined the University of Louisville faculty and UofL Physicians in July 2013. He is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Haboubi is also a board member of the American Heart Association.