Andrew DeFilippis, MD

The pathophysiology of ischemic stroke is thought to be very similar to that of atherosclerosis. They share many common risk factors and treatments, and are often grouped into a single entity: cardiovascular disease. However, differences exist.

Excessive caloric intake, increased refined carbohydrate consumption and lack of regular, sustained, brisk physical activity have led to a steady increase in the incidence of abdominal obesity and an emerging epidemic of insulin resistance.

Excessive caloric intake, increased refined carbohydrate consumption and lack of regular, sustained, brisk physical activity have led to a steady increase in the incidence of abdominal obesity and an emerging epidemic of insulin resistance.