Author:
Cress Hannah J.,Mitchell Carol C.,Wilbrand Stephanie M.,Wesley Umadevi V.,Morel Valdés Gloria M.,Hess Timothy,Varghese Tomy,Maybock Jenna,Metoxen Melissa,Riesenberg Amanda,Vandenberg Connie,Blohowiak Carrie J.,Kennard Jay,Danforth Debra,Dempsey Robert J.
Abstract
Native American individuals are more frequently affected by cerebrovascular diseases including stroke and vascular cognitive decline. The aim of this study was to determine stroke risk factors that are most prevalent in Wisconsin Native Americans and to examine how education at the community and individual level as well as intensive health wellness coaching may influence modification of stroke risk factors. Additionally, we will investigate the role novel stroke biomarkers may play in stroke risk in this population. This paper details the aims and methods employed in the “Stroke Prevention in the Wisconsin Native American Population” (<ext-link ext-link-type="uri" xlink:href="http://clinicaltrials.gov" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">clinicaltrials.gov</ext-link> identifier: NCT04382963) study including participant health assessments, clinical ultrasound exam of the carotid arteries, cognitive testing battery, and structure and execution of the coaching program.