Preventing recurrent stroke: A case-based webinar

Join this case based 60-minute webinar with expert presenters Stroke Neurologist A/Prof Andrew Wong and GP Dr Sally Dooley, exploring practical, evidence-based approaches to optimising secondary stroke prevention. You will also gain insight into the hidden disabilities after stroke through an interview with a young stroke survivor. This session will address gaps in current practice, highlight opportunities to optimise prevention, and strengthen communication and multidisciplinary care.

What you will learn  

• The burden of stroke and recurrent stroke risk
• Current gaps in secondary prevention and opportunities for improvement
• Best practice guidelines on pharmacological therapy in secondary stroke prevention 
• The importance of treating to target 
• The role of lifestyle modifications including exercise in secondary stroke prevention
• Addressing adherence barriers and misconceptions
• Recognising hidden and long-term impacts of stroke 
• Strengthening communication 
• The role and importance of structured follow-up, multidisciplinary care 

Learning outcomes:

• Reinforce your understanding of best practice guidelines in secondary stroke prevention
• Individualise care and address real-world adherence challenges
• Enhance communication and shared care with patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Hear expert perspectives supported by real cases and lived experience 

These educational materials are being evaluated by researchers from Monash University. This research has been approved by the Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC); project ID 50769.