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Featured video:
Ask an Expert: Secondary Stroke Prevention: What you need to know
In this Ask an Expert session, we’re diving into the important topic of secondary stroke prevention, especially for those who have already experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). We have two fantastic speakers joining us: Allison DeWitt, a clinical nurse specialist in stroke care, and Vivian Kale, a clinical pharmacy specialist in neurology.
Throughout this session, we’ll explore key concepts like understanding medical terms related to stroke, identifying common risk factors, and learning how lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of a future stroke. We’ll also go over how to recognize the signs of a stroke and what actions to take if you suspect someone is having one. From managing diet and exercise to addressing smoking and stress, the focus here is on practical strategies that can make a real difference in preventing another stroke.
Presenters
Alison de Wit, RN, BSN, MAL is a Clinical Nurse Specialist with Stroke Services BC. She is a Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience in the field of stroke. She has a special interest in the emergency management of stroke and is passionate about finding was to support the delivery of high quality, evidenced based care to persons with stroke, their families, and caregivers.
Vivien, Cao, BSc(Pharm), PharmD, ACPR. Vivien is a clinical pharmacy specialist in neurology at Vancouver General Hospital and works as part of the interdisciplinary Stroke team. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at University of British Columbia in 2017, hospital residency with Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services BC in 2018, and her Doctor of Pharmacy at University of Alberta in 2019.
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