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Saudi Stroke Association
Under Patron of Health Minister
Dr. Hamad Al-Mane
6th Saudi Stroke Awareness Day
The Association conducted the 6th Saudi Stroke Awareness Day on Thursday, May 24, 2007 in the Meridien Hotel, Al-Khobar City. The activity started at 9 am and ended 5 pm. The activity was attended by more than 200 physicians, specialists and paramedics.
This activity was endorsed by the World Stroke Organization.
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Program:
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07:30 – 8:30 am
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Registration:
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8:30 – 09:00 am
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Opening Ceremony
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Session I – Burden and Prevention:
Chair:
Dr. Mohammed Hijab
Dr. Adel Madani
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09:00 – 09:25
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Stroke and Hypertension – Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Reshaid
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09:25 – 09:50
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Vascular Dementia – Dr. Zuheir Al-Kawi
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09:50 – 10:15
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Update on Secondary Prevention of Stroke. - Dr. Shireen Al-Qurashi
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10:15 – 10:30
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Discussion
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10:30 – 10:45
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Break
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Session II – Treatment and Intervention:
Chair:
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Shahrani
Dr. Shireen Al-Qurashi
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10:45 – 11:10
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Update on Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment, – Dr. Al-Senani
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11:10 – 11:35
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Intracerebral Haemorrhage – Management Update. Dr. Khalid Siddiqi
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11:35 – 12:00
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Endovascular Treatment of Stroke – Dr. Ghaith Khogeer
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12:00 – 12:15
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Discussion
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12:15 – 13:30
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Prayer - Lunch
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Session III -Post Stroke Care:
Chair:
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Reshaid
Dr. Fahmi Al-Senani
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13:30 – 13:50
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Evidence Based Practice in Stroke Rehabilitation. Nourah Sulaiteen
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13:50 – 14:10
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Physiotherapy in Stroke. Noura Al-Omawi
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14:10 – 14:30
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Stroke and Aphasia. Mariya Rasheed Al-Sunbul
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14:30 – 14:50
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Stroke and Dysphagia. Reem Al-Mulla
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14:50 – 15:00
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Discussion
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15:15 – 15:30
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Break - Prayer
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Session IV – Interactive Presentations:
Panel:
Dr. Zuhier Al-Kawi
Dr. Shireen Al-Qurashi
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Reshaid
Dr. Khalid Siddiqi
Dr. Sattam Lingawi
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15:30 – 16:00
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Stroke Cases – Management - Dr. Aisha Hajjaj
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16:00 – 16:30
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Stroke Case – Scenarios - Dr. Fahmi Al-Senani
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16:30 – 17:00
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TCD in Stroke - Simulator - Dr. Waleed Khoja
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17:00
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Sessions Adjourn – Attendance certificates
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