Stroke and vascular neurology care with timely specialist evaluation
In-person consultation, imaging review, stroke risk assessment, and prevention planning with a board-certified vascular neurologist.
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology, Southdale Place, 3400 W 66th Street, Suite 150, Edina, MN 55435.
Who should see a stroke specialist
Many patients leave the hospital after a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) without clear answers about why it happened or how to prevent the next event. A dedicated vascular neurology clinic provides focused follow-up to clarify the cause, optimize treatment, and reduce future risk.
You may benefit from a clinic visit if you have:
- Stroke or TIA within the last 12–18 months
- Unexplained (“cryptogenic”) stroke
- Carotid or intracranial artery narrowing
- High stroke risk from atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol
- Stroke or TIA at a younger age than expected
- Concerns about whether your current medications and treatment plan are sufficient
If you are unsure whether this clinic is appropriate for your situation, call 952-920-7200 and our staff will help you decide.
A comprehensive approach to stroke prevention
Stroke prevention requires both accurate diagnosis and coordinated long‑term management. At this clinic, we combine detailed record review, advanced imaging interpretation, and guideline‑based medical therapy with targeted lifestyle and nutritional counseling. The goal is to identify the most likely cause of your stroke or TIA and to create a clear, individualized plan to reduce the chance of another event.
- Clarifying the cause of your stroke or TIA, including evaluation for cryptogenic stroke
- Reviewing and optimizing antiplatelet, anticoagulant, and lipid‑lowering therapy in collaboration with your other physicians
- Assessing carotid and intracranial vessel disease and discussing procedural options when appropriate
- Addressing modifiable risk factors such as blood pressure, diabetes, sleep, and smoking
- Incorporating lifestyle and nutritional recommendations that support vascular and brain health
What to expect at your visit
Your visit is structured to answer two key questions: “Why did this happen?” and “What can I do to lower my risk going forward?”
Before your visit
- After your appointment is scheduled, we request hospital records, imaging reports, and relevant laboratory results.
- This allows us to review your history in detail prior to your visit.
During your visit
- Comprehensive discussion of your stroke or TIA history, risk factors, and current symptoms.
- Neurologic examination focused on both current function and subtle deficits.
- Review of imaging and test results, with explanation in clear, accessible language.
- Discussion of any recommended additional evaluations to clarify the cause of your stroke.
After your visit
- A written summary of the most likely cause(s) of your stroke or TIA.
- Specific recommendations for medications, procedures, and risk‑factor targets.
- Guidance on lifestyle and nutritional changes that support long‑term vascular health.
- Communication of the plan to your primary care physician and other specialists, with your permission.
Primary and secondary stroke prevention
Effective stroke care involves both primary prevention—reducing risk before the first event—and secondary prevention—lowering the chance of recurrence after a stroke or TIA. Medical therapy remains essential, but many patients benefit from a structured program that also addresses lifestyle and nutrition.
Secondary prevention
- Ensuring appropriate treatment of the original stroke, including review of acute therapies when applicable.
- Identifying the underlying mechanism of your stroke.
- Implementing and monitoring a comprehensive plan to reduce the risk of future events.
Primary prevention
- Careful assessment of vascular risk factors and family history.
- Early identification of carotid or intracranial vessel disease when indicated.
- Targeted lifestyle, nutritional, and medical interventions to lower overall stroke risk.
Specialized evaluation and risk assessment
We offer focused neurologic and vascular risk evaluation for patients with stroke, hemorrhage, inherited vascular conditions, aneurysm risk, complex cardiometabolic factors, and other conditions that may affect long-term brain health.
Neurology evaluation for stroke and hemorrhage
Evaluation of ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, recovery, recurrence risk, and contributors such as hypertension, vascular disease, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction.
Learn moreEvaluation for cerebral aneurysms
Assessment of aneurysm-related neurologic concerns, vascular risk, family history, imaging context, and prevention-focused follow-up planning.
Learn moreEvaluation for moyamoya
Focused review of symptoms, cerebrovascular history, imaging findings, hemodynamic risk, and long-term neurologic management considerations.
Learn moreEvaluation for CADASIL
Assessment of migraine, stroke risk, cognitive symptoms, family history, MRI findings, and inherited small-vessel disease patterns.
Learn moreAdvanced lipid testing for brain health
A deeper look at ApoB, LDL-P, lipoprotein(a), oxidized LDL, insulin resistance, and inflammatory markers that may affect stroke risk, brain fog, and long-term cognitive resilience.
Learn moreEvaluation of vascular cognitive risk
Assessment of metabolic, inflammatory, vascular, and inherited risk factors that may contribute to brain fog, cognitive decline, and long-term cerebrovascular vulnerability.
Learn moreIntegrative neurology and primary stroke prevention
Combining guideline‑based vascular neurology with root‑cause integrative care
Primary stroke prevention focuses on reducing risk before a first event occurs through careful assessment and control of risk factors such as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, sleep, and lifestyle habits. National guidelines highlight the importance of healthy nutrition, regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco, and adequate sleep as core elements of stroke prevention.
Integrative neurology builds on this foundation by looking more deeply at the drivers behind those risk factors. This may include detailed evaluation of nutrition, inflammation, hormones, sleep quality, environmental exposures, and stress responses. The goal is to identify and address the root causes that make stroke risk harder to control, rather than focusing on medications alone.
For appropriate patients, an integrative approach to primary stroke prevention can include:
- Structured review of diet with emphasis on Mediterranean‑style, whole‑food eating patterns
- Plans to increase physical activity in a safe, sustainable way
- Support for sleep quality, stress management, and nervous‑system regulation
- Evaluation of blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation markers beyond routine screening
- Targeted use of supplements when indicated, alongside prescribed medications
Stroke and vascular neurology visits at this clinic remain focused on careful diagnosis and evidence‑based prevention. Patients who need broader work on chronic symptoms, metabolism, or environmental factors can be referred to the related integrative clinic, Mind Body Neurology, for a separate consult.
To discuss whether an integrative neurology evaluation is appropriate for you, call 952‑920‑7200.