Let's Talk Neuroscience: Art of Stroke Prevention

Curious about a neuroscience topic you hear about every day? Join physicians from the University of Alberta's Department of Neuroscience for practical, easy to understand conversations about common health concerns, prevention, and what to watch for. Sessions are designed to support health literacy by sharing reliable, evidence-informed information for the public. Please note that these presentations are intended for general education only. Presenters are unable to provide medical advice or discuss individual health concerns. * December's topic: Art of Stroke Prevention Every 5 minutes, a patient presents to a Canadian emergency department with a stroke or transient ischemic attack. Despite the best treatments available to us, some patients may not improve or may have another stroke. But we can prevent 80-90% of strokes by understanding risk factors. Let us discuss what we can do today to prevent stroke. Presenter biography: Mahesh Kate is a stroke neurologist at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on Stroke prevention with low- or no-cost measures and on understanding post-stroke recovery with physiological measures, including functional near-infrared spectroscopy and electroencephalography. He uses clinical trials to assess the efficacy of medicines and devices. He is also an educator and participates in teaching activities locally, provincially, and nationally.

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