Manitoba Stroke Day 2026

This event will be held in-person and virtual

Description

Stroke day is a full day of education about stroke and related cerebrovascular diseases. This will include hyper acute, acute, inpatient and outpatient managements of stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic), stroke prevention at the family physician’s office, management of atrial fibrillations and uses of anticoagulation, TIA recognitions and managements, stroke in the young, brain images in stroke and an update on Stroke Rehabilitation.
During this event the participants will have good opportunity to establish network connections with other colleagues and to have a direct communication with local speakers.

Learning Objectives

• Apply Current Clinical Guidelines: Summarize key Manitoba and Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations for acute stroke management and secondary prevention. (CanMEDS role: Medical Expert, Scholar)
• Optimize the Care Pathway: Describe the process for rapid triage, imaging, and treatment (tPA/thrombectomy) for stroke patients within a Manitoba hospital context. (CanMEDS role: Medical Expert, Collaborator)
• Enhance Interprofessional Collaboration: Identify the specific roles of different team members (EMS, RN, Neurologist, multidisciplinary teams) in stroke care (CanMEDS role: Collaborator)
• Utilize Provincial Tools and Protocols: Locate and use Manitoba-specific stroke order sets, referral forms, and telehealth resources. (CanMEDS role: Medical Expert, Leader, Scholar)
• Improve Patient Communication: Practice explaining stroke prevention strategies and recovery expectations to patients and families using clear, empathetic language. (CanMEDS role: Communicator, Health Advocate, Professional)

Agenda

0730-0830 Registration and Coffee

Session 1 – Acute Stroke Care | Moderators – Dr. Esseddeeg Ghrooda/Dr. Jai Jai Shankar

0830-0845 Welcome to Stroke Day 2026 – Dr. Esseddeeg Ghrooda

0845-0900 How to Recognize Acute Stroke – Dr. Sara Massicotte/Dr. Naveed Akhtar

0900-0915 Roles of EMS in Stroke Triage: From Dispatch to Door – Dr. John Sokal

0915-0930 The Golden Hours of Acute Stroke Management – Dr. Nishita Singh

0930-0945 Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke – Who and How? – Dr. Nima Kashani

0945-1015 Q & A Panel

1015-1030 Coffee Break

Session 2 – Stroke Care in Specific Situations | Moderators – Dr. Jawad Melham/Dr. Arturo Tamayo

1030-1045 Intracerebral Hemorrhage – How Can We Improve Care – Dr. Abdul Salam

1045-1100 Stroke Mimics: Conditions that Fool Even the Experts – Dr. Numan Amir

1100-1115 Posterior Circulation Strokes: The Silent Killers – Dr. Naveed Akhtar

1115-1130 Acute Stroke Imaging – How Radiology Helps – Dr. Jai Shankar

1130-1145 Common Surgical Procedures in Stroke Management – Dr. Uzair Ahmed

1145-1200 Care in Acute Stroke Unit at HSC – Ms. Treena Bilous

1200-1230 Q & A Panel

1230-1330 Lunch

Session 3 – Stroke Prevention | Moderators – Dr. Anurag Trivedi/Dr. Naveed Akhtar

1330-1345 Stroke and Common Risk Factors to Address – Dr. Ankur Wadhwa

1345-1400 Secondary Stroke Prevention – Dr. Claudia Candale-Radu

1400-1415 Use of Antithrombotic in Stroke Prevention – Dr. Arturo Tamayo

1415-1430 Post-Stroke Common Concern – Dr. Nicholas Miller

1430-1445 Tele-Stroke: Expanding Access to the Region – Dr. Esseddeeg Ghrooda

1445-1515 Q & A Panel

1515-1530 Final Note

Registration

Physicians: $185
Allied Health Professionals/Nurses: $85
Residents/Students: $35

Registration also provides access to the recording post event. Recordings will be accessible in your CPD account ~ 7-14 days after the session date.

Connection details will be emailed to registered participants ~24 hours prior to each event date. Please ensure that your email address is up to date in your CPD profile and add cpd.programs@umanitoba.ca to your safe sender list, if possible. Contact your organization’s helpdesk or IT department if you are not receiving email messages from us.

Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:

• More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
• Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.

Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.