stroke: 147 results found

The stubborn pursuit of “Why”

…finding ways to prevent strokes, to minimize common complications after heart surgery, and to ensure that available medications are used in optimal ways. The child in me still exists, constantly…

Curbing the perfect storm for stroke

…increases their risk of stroke and so as our population’s age rises, so do the number of strokes. Exploring a world without stroke Dr. Richard Whitlock, cardiac surgeon at Hamilton…

On the other side of the street: Lori’s story

…realized she had had a stroke. She immediately called her husband, who called 9-1-1. Paramedics rushed Lori to St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, where clinicians determined that she’d suffered a…

The business of innovation: an HHS connection

…someone is sleeping. The device is geared towards people who have experienced a “mini stroke,” which puts them at greater risk of having a full-blown stroke in the coming months….

Introducing… a clinical nurse specialist

…I can work with teams within the hospital, in the Central South Regional Stroke Network and throughout Ontario to improve the care and outcomes for stroke patients. What do you…

Helping people with ABI maximize their independence

An innovative partnership between Hamilton Health Sciences and CONNECT Communities will see the creation of a new Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Stroke Community Transitional Program in our region. The…