Nova Scotia Stroke Education Series

EVT is the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke intervention. Dr. Elena Cora, Diagnostic & Interventional Neuroradiologist at QEII Health Sciences Centre, provides an overview of stroke, the evidence supporting EVT and the imaging protocol to determine appropriateness for the procedure. A number of case studies are included as well.  

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Recording: https://stream2.nshealth.ca/2025/10-07-NS-Stroke-Education-Series-EVT-Basics/

This presentation provides an overview of the After Stroke Program available in Nova Scotia offered by March of Dimes Canada. It includes services offered, contact information and information on how to refer.  

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Recording: https://stream2.nshealth.ca/2025/06-18-NS-Stroke-Education-Series/

After Stroke Website: Support after a stroke, whenever and wherever you need it. - March of Dimes Canada After Stroke

Printable referral form: Information on Questionnaire

This presentation reviews the protocol for a current research project at Dalhousie University investigating the feasibility and impact of virtual versus in-person yoga for chronic stroke survivors. 

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Recording: https://stream2.nshealth.ca/2025/02-05-Provincial-Stroke-Education-Series

This case study presented by the Valley Regional Hospital Stroke Team outlines one person's experience with stroke care in Nova Scotia. It brings the Provincial Stroke Database to life and reviews the strengths and opportunities of the healthcare system.

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Recording: https://stream2.nshealth.ca/2024/10-02-Ns-Stroke-Education-Series

The Nova Scotia Provincial Stroke Database collects data on every patient discharged from acute care with a diagnosis of stroke. Data includes demographics, stroke presentation details, treatment received, length of stay, discharge disposition, and stroke-related discharge medications. The collected data can be compared against national best practice recommendations. This presentation provides an overview of the data collection process and a comparison of Nova Scotia Health performance against national targets set by Accreditation Canada Stroke Distinction.

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Recording: https://stream2.nshealth.ca/2024/06-05-Provincial-Stroke-Data-Review

 The Atlantic Canada Together Enhancing Acute Stroke Treatment (ACTEAST) study was an improvement collaborative that was carried out across all of the Atlantic provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador. The project aimed to increase the proportion of ischemic stroke patients receiving acute treatment and improve the efficiency of treatment in Atlantic Canada. In this presentation Dr. Noreen Kamal, Principal Investigator, reviewed the goals of the study and presented preliminary results.

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Recording:  https://stream2.nshealth.ca/2024/02-07-Ns-Stroke-Education-Series