Learn how to prevent strokes

SUNSHINE CLUB

Dr. Charles Metzger will talk about how to prevent strokes at the Sunshine Club’s meeting on Friday, Nov. 19, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Metzger will talk about the central nervous system, covering topics such as pre-stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) and full stroke syndrome.

All residents can join the Zoom meeting by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/874 27954280?pwd=dExQR2dDblZ SbUNkQlVoclhrajFhUT09. The meeting ID is 874 2795 4280, and the passcode is 08065.

Those who would like to get the Zoom link via email should text his or her name, Mutual number and email address to (562) 301-5339 no later than today, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. (text only, no phone calls).

Metzger will use a PowerPoint presentation to show how stokes happen and what people can do to prevent them. Strokes, mini strokes and TIAs are very common. A TIA is a chemic attack that almost always occurs before a full stroke. After one TIA, the yearly incidence of full stroke is about 10 percent. He will leave time to answer questions from residents after his presentation.

Metzger is a retired urologist who practiced medicine for 41 years. He trained at Emory University and Los Angeles County USC Medical Center.

For more information, contact Anna Derby at (562) 301-5339.