The Periodical First Issue, May 2002

 

 

Editors Note SAGAS Objectives SAGAS News Stroke Epidemiology In Saudi Arabia
Hypertension In Saudi Arabia Do We Need A Stroke Group In Saudi Arabia? The Periodical Quiz The Periodical Case

SAGAS Objectives

Stroke prevention enhancement:
Improve quality of services and knowledge of care-providers in regards to primary and secondary stroke prevention.
Develop and unify the guidelines and protocols for stroke prevention in a nationwide manner.
Increase awareness of preventable stroke risk factors and means of their control among the Saudi population.
Improve the Saudi population’s knowledge about stroke, particularly in recognizing the risk symptoms.
 
Acute Stroke treatment enhancement:
Improve public awareness about acute stroke treatment and importance of early recognition of stroke.
Improve quality of services and knowledge of care providers in regards to acute stroke therapy.
Develop and unify the guidelines and protocols for acute stroke therapy, in a nationwide manner.
 
Identify Stroke medico-socio-economic impact in Saudi Arabia:
Through a national stroke registry.
Help and share in promoting research in the field of stroke.