Study Explores Menopause's Impact on Stroke and Alzheimer's Risk in Women
A recent discussion on Iowa Public Radio's 'River to River' highlights the increased risk of stroke and Alzheimer's disease in women post-menopause. Dr. Hannah Roeder, a neurologist at the University of Iowa, explains that stroke risk nearly doubles for women in the decade following menopause. The program also discusses a new study investigating whether menopause accelerates brain and blood vessel aging, potentially explaining the higher incidence of these conditions in women. Dr. Enrique Leira from the University of Iowa Comprehensive Stroke Center discusses the 'Code Stroke' system, which has improved stroke recognition and response across Iowa for the past 20 years. 
