The Stroke Program at VGH

Time is a critical factor in reducing the effects of Stroke and recovery from Stroke, a condition in which there is a sudden loss of brain function caused by interrupted blood flow in the brain. Neurologists from Vancouver General Hospital 's province wide stroke program explain the challenges they face in trying to minimize the impact of a stroke, using the Telestroke Hotline and Acute intervention. Featured stroke neurologists; Dr Samuel Yip, Dr Oscar Benavente, and Dr Negar Asdaghi.