The Southern Saskatchewan Stroke Prevention and Management Unit provides a multidisciplinary approach to patients with strokes and TIAs. Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, CVT Surgeons, Radiologists, and Nurses participate in the management of such patients. The unit is a provincial referral center for the evaluation and treatment of patients with strokes and TIAs in Southern Saskatchewan. Radiologists provide prompt investigations including ultrasound, CT Scans, and angiography. CVT Surgeons and Neurosurgeons ensure prompt surgical intervention such as carotid endarterectomy when necessary.
Neurologists are available for the pharmacological treatment of strokes and TIAs.
The Stroke Nurse offers patient education, including teaching lifestyle modification. The Southern Saskatchewan Stroke Management Unit is located on the main floor of the Plains Health Centre. Outpatient Services Stroke clinics are held every Tuesday morning on level four at the Plains Health Centre. Clinic visits are by appointment only. The clinic is run by a neurologist and the stroke nurse coordinator.