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Program:
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Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Centre (SPARC)
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Address:
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Siebens-Drake Building
1400 Western Rd, S100
London, ON
N6G 2V4
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8am-3:30pm | |
| Tue | 8am-3:30pm | |
| Wed | 8am-3:30pm | |
| Thu | 8am-3:30pm | |
| Fri | 8am-3:30pm | |
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Executives:
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M.Reza Azarpazhooh, M.D., FRCPC Neurology - Physician
Reza.Azarpazhooh@lhsc.on.ca
Chrysi Bogiatzi M.D., FRCPC Neurology - Physician
Chrysi.Bogiatzi@lhsc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Medical research program * main goal is stroke prevention through the study of causes of stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)/Stroke
Helps patients with atherosclerosis and family members by identifying known causes of premature atherosclerosis and a process called "Treating Arteries" instead of merely treating risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol
Those interested in volunteering for research as a patient with premature atherosclerosis or family member should email the SPARC program
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Application:
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Call for research appointment * doctor referral required for clinical appointments
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Volunteers 18-80 years with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or premature hardening of the arteries and/or family history of premature hardening of the arteries
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Area Served:
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Central and Southwestern Ontario
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