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CU Stroke Angels
The CU Stroke Angels is an initiative by a group of stroke neurologists and researchers at CUHK with the mission to improve outcome of stroke patients and enhance stroke service development in Hong Kong.
Through translational research and education provided to healthcare professionals as well as general public, we aim to develop advanced therapies to reduce the disabilities from stroke, prevent the occurrence of this devastating disease and raise the public awareness in the community. Collaborating with Hospital Authority, Fire Service Department and various local and international academic institutes, we strive to improve care for stroke patients throughout the patient journey.
Research Highlights
Stroke incidence and recurrence trends in Hong Kong
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Hong Kong. While stroke was thought to be a disease of the elderly, alarming trends of young stroke had been reported. Evaluating the age-specific trends of stroke may inform healthcare resource allocation on stroke prevention and treatment.
Learn MorePredicting risks of stroke using advanced imaging techniques
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is an important cause of stroke, which is more common in Asian, Hispanic and African populations. There is a high risk of stroke relapse or death in ICAD patients, despite adequate medical treatment. Therefore, it is imperative to study the mechanisms and risks of stroke, as well as the associated risk factors, in ICAD patients.
Learn MoreStroke patients were at higher risk of mortality with COVID-19 infection
COVID-19 and SARS were both caused by ß-coronavirus. A recent study conducted by CUHK Neurology highlighted the vulnerability of patients having various pre-existing neurological diseases amid outbreaks of severe ß-coronavirus infection.
Learn MoreChinese have a higher prevalence rate of Intracranial arterial stenosis (ICAS) than Caucasians
In collaboration with Centre for the Prevention of Stroke and Dementia, University of Oxford and CUHK Neurology, the research team compared the prevalence and risk factors of ICAS, in 1,300 Caucasian (in Oxford) versus 700 Chinese (in Hong Kong) patients with transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and minor stroke, and systematically reviewed literature on ICAS prevalence in stroke/TIA patients in different populations.
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Recruitment of
Research Participants
Recruiting participants for a study on Atrial Fibrillation (AF) patients and risk of Intracerebal Haemorrhage.
Donation
1 in 6 people in the world will suffer a stroke in their lifetime. Help us to fight against stroke! Your support brings hope to stroke patients and those potentially affected by this devastating disease.
Recruitment of
Research Participants
Recruiting participants for a study on Atrial Fibrillation (AF) patients and risk of Intracerebal Haemorrhage.
Donation
1 in 6 people in the world will suffer a stroke in their lifetime. Help us to fight against stroke! Your support brings hope to stroke patients and those potentially affected by this devastating disease.
Contact Us
CU Stroke Angels, Division of Neurology
Room 114028, 9/F, Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, HK
Email: custrokeangels@cuhk.edu.hk
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