Robarts Research Institute - Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Centre (SPARC)

Application

Call for research appointment * doctor referral required for clinical appointments

Eligibility / Target Population

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

Fees

Free

Executives

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

Contacts

Geraldine Brooks - Receptionist
Katherine Wright - Secretary

Languages

English

Area Served

Central and Southwestern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

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