Stroke Medicine (The Comprehensive Geriatrics Series)
by: Dr Wern Wei Chin (IMT 1 Trainee)
Audience targeted: Final year medical students, foundation year doctors
This session marks the beginning of our comprehensive geriatrics series. Dr Chin is our MTB geriatrics co-lead who will be delivering this online session, aimed at the level of final year medical students and foundation year doctors who are interested in Geriatrics Medicine. Do feel free to join us and you will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the feedback form!
• Overview of stroke (pathophysiology and types) • Key stroke risk factors in the elderly (e.g., hypertension, atrial fibrillation) • Acute management and treatment options in geriatric patients • Post-stroke rehabilitation and long-term care • The role of multidisciplinary teams in stroke recovery.