Division of Neurology: City-Wide Neurology Grand Rounds
City-Wide Neurology Grand Rounds
Visiting Professor: Dr. Andrew Demchuk MD, FRCPC
Professor of Neurology
Director, Calgary Stroke Program
Title: The imaging based quest to optimize patient selection for new treatments by conquering ischemic stroke and TIAs severe heterogeneity
Learning objectives:
1. To describe CTA based imaging features which can assist in the triage and management of TIA/minor stroke
2. To review which imaging findings interact with the treatment effect of IV TPA and mechanical thrombectomy
3. To discuss imaging biomarkers that could accelerate development of new treatments
This event will be available via both videoconference and webcast:
- Baycrest (Hospital blding)
- Providence – room CC303
- St. Michael’s Hospital – 3-054 Shuter
- Sunnybrook HSC – Room A450
- WEBCAST – visit website http://webcast.otn.ca/, under Live Events, search for TSM # 93330898
**For registration, please contact your Telehealth Coordinator (TSM #)*93330898*
The Special Academic Events in Neurology is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada