[S-10] New approach to the cerebral small vessel disease

[S-10-1] Acute stroke and stroke prevention management of cerebral small vessel disease

^○Andrew M. Demchuk (Calgary Stroke Program, University of Calgary, Canada)

Dr. Demchuk is a Professor in the Departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Radiology and Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair in Stroke Research. He is also Director of the Calgary Stroke Program. His other roles include Deputy Department Head, Department of Clinical Neurosciences; Deputy Chair, Canadian Stroke Consortium and Co-chair Acute stroke and TIA Working Group in the Cardiovascular Health and Stroke, Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services where he leads system change initiatives for the province of Alberta.
Dr. Demchuk’s research interest is in the area of stroke imaging where he is trying to develop imaging tools/techniques to optimize patient selection for new stroke treatments. Some of these imaging tools have been integrated into major stroke clinical trials to address stroke’s severe heterogeneity. His favorite pursuit however is the training of stroke fellows. The Calgary Stroke Fellowship Program has trained over 85 fellows from 17 countries including 25 now practicing across Canada.