1. @WorldStrokeOrg webinar on the development of #stroke #guidelines took place last week. Patrice Lindsey shared the experience of #Canada in #COVID times. See the thread

2. Did you know that those who already have had a #stroke, are 3 times likely to develop a stroke in COVID infection? #Hypertension stays the highest risk factor for that

3. In #Canada, as in other countries, there is a decline in #stroke admissions, so #healthcare services attempts campaigns for the public to be admitted with stroke as soon as possible.

4. @patrice_lindsay at @WorldStrokeOrg #guidelines #webinar brings attention to the #telemedecine development in #stroke services: in departments lacking all the technical necessities, it is important to use all means including telephone consultations

5. #stroke is an emergency: the #jey message to public is to follow #evidence-based guidelines and to raise awareness in public that stroke is a medical #emergency : #FAST-like protocols are helpful and should be adjusted to each country

@patrice_lindsay : #virtual #healthcare #checklists are available in Canadian #Stroke Best Practices : see the example below

7. Secondary #prevention services and follow-up must continue to prevent as much #strokes as possible. Patients with risk should receive antiplatelets, anticoagulants, lipid-lowering and hypotensive medications to lower a #stroke risk. @patrice_lindsay

8. Emotional support, informational support, tangible support and trainings and appraisal are important when providing the help for patients with a recent #stroke @WorldStrokeOrg @patrice_lindsay

9. More to read about Candian #Stroke Best practices here: