ACSC 2016

Atlantic Canada Stroke Conference 2016 October 27-29. Halifax Nova Scotia

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Brag and Steal, great interactive way to wrap up the conference!

[ACSC 2016 @ACSC2016]

It's #WorldStrokeDay Learn and educate others about the FAST warning signs to help save lives because #StrokeIsTreatable

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

Today is #WorldStrokeDay. Share #StrokeIsTreatable theme & visit https://t.co/1mXM2QA1dP to take action to improve access & awareness #WSD16

[Healthy Canadians @HealthyCdns]

Know the signs of a #stroke so you can act quickly. If you see them, call for help. More: https://t.co/ppLwdBwEHv #WorldStrokeDay

[American_Stroke @American_Stroke]

In honor of #WorldStrokeDay, please RT this infographic--it may save a life, possibly your own. #WSD16 https://t.co/I02pt422Tx

[AMA @AmerMedicalAssn]

Today is #WorldStrokeDay. A major risk factor for #stroke is high BP -- ensure you're getting an accurate reading. https://t.co/8rfKMLL1sr

[BC Children's Hospital @BCChildrensHosp]

Today is #WorldStrokeDay. Did you know stroke can happen at any age including in childhood? Know the symptoms: https://t.co/C5VH5yd2hP

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Jai Shankar talking on endovascular thrombectomy as hyperacute treatment of stroke

[ACSC 2016 @ACSC2016]

MoCA test is good for cognitive screening when the 5 Ws are considered. #StrokeIsTreatable

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 @gpsforthebrain excellent overview of hemicraniectomy, post fossa decompression, surgical evacuation for ICH, and CEA!

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Rick Swartz: post stroke depression, OSA&cog impairment super important to screen for and treat/manage!

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Rick Swartz: MoCA is a screening tool and it should be used as such and nothing more. I completely agree!

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Rick Swartz: https://t.co/0ZxWSsVXss check it out! It's free! A quick SCREENing tool for mood, cognition, and OSA.

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Rick Swartz UofT: long term outcome post stroke/TIA: 10% risk of recurrent event! Wow that's high!

[Karen Chapple @chapple_karen]

@ACSC2016 @TheHSF Dr. Tom Schweitzer informing us on guidelines on driving post stroke

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Tom Schweizer on driving after stroke, left turns in traffic is a difficult task!

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Tom Schweizer assessing driving with fMRI, and a compatible full simulator, so cool!

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Tom Schweizer assessing driving with fMRI, left turns in traffic "uses a ridiculous amount of brain"!!!

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 Dr. Gord Gubitz: neuro exam in acute stroke, nice review and captivating, as always! I learn something every time!

[Laine Green MD FRCPC FAHS @lainegreen]

@ACSC2016 #ACSC2016 what's new in stroke care: neuroprostheses via electrical stimulation help rehab https://t.co/psxt6WL4JD