Prevention & Vascular Health

Risk Factors

Stroke Prevention

Atrial Fibrillation

Blood Pressure

Cholesterol

Diabetes

Nutrition

Physical Activity

Smoking Cessation

Substance Use

Vascular Health Resources

The South East Health Line hosts an on-line resource directory to help navigate vascular health services for health care professionals working in primary care.

Physical Activity Maps

Smoking Cessation Maps

Stroke Prevention Clinics

Stroke unit care is available at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Brockville General Hospital, Quinte Health, and Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. See links below for information on the different stroke units and algorithms for stroke unit care in Southeastern Ontario.

Stroke Prevention Clinic Resources

Provincial Stroke Prevention Resources 

Resources have been developed to support Ontario's Stroke Prevention Clinics with the goal to enhance and support system-wide performance and outcomes for persons with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor non-disabling stroke. The documents can be modified to reflect available resources in local settings.

Regional Stroke Prevention Resources 

Resources have been developed to support Stroke Prevention Clinics in Southeastern Ontario. An infographic was developed to provide general information about the role of the Stroke Prevention Clinic, how to refer to the Clinic, and what treatment providers could initiate after imaging has been completed and reviewed. 

Stroke Prevention Clinic Model of Care 

Provincially, core elements, evaluation indicators, and an implementation toolkit has been developed to support Stroke Prevention Clinics. The goal of outpatient management of TIA and non-disabling stroke is rapid assessment and management to reduce the risk of recurrent event or stroke.

Patient and Family Education

Patient and Family Education

The Provincial Stroke Prevention Task Group developed a new resource guide. It is a repository of suggested resources that can be given to patients, family members, and caregivers to support secondary prevention education. The document is separated into general topics as outlined in the Table of Contents. The guide itself is NOT intended to be used as a handout, but rather to support healthcare providers in identifying available resources and in differing formats.

Indigenous Health Review

A Stroke Resource for Health Service Providers: A Guide for Working with Indigenous Peoples of Ontario

This is a helpful resource for healthcare providers developed by the South East Toronto Stroke Network, Central East Stroke Network, Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network, the Ontario Stroke Network and partners. It has information to help providers caring for Indigenous individuals and their families.

Indigenous Resource Guide 

This Resource Guide for Indigenous Families includes Indigenous services and information about community groups and events for Tyendinaga, Deseronto, Napanee, Kingston, Sharbot Lake, and Bancroft areas. 

Indigenous Blood Pressure Screening Event Report

This collaborative Report details the findings from the Indigenous Blood Pressure Screening Event with the Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IIPCT), held November 2020. 

Indigenous Healthcare Education and Practice: Applying Digital Teaching and Learning Resources to the Truth and Reconciliation’s Calls to Action

This 2022 collaborative Indigenous community initiative including Queen's University, eCampus, and Northern Ontario School of Medicine has produced a free on-line resource containing virtual educational modules, artwork displaying perspectives on Indigenous healthcare and education, and other digital resources.

  • Click here for the Report
  • Click here for the free Resources including virtual educational modules

Indigenous Relationship and Cultural Awareness Courses

Cancer Care Ontario is offering 13 free on-line learning courses to support providing culturally appropriate and person-centred care. 

Indigenous Health Videos

These videos utilizes Indigenous culture and tradition to describes the pathophysiology and the signs and symptoms of stroke.

Secondary Stroke Prevention Mini Webinar Series

This collection of short, focused presentations is designed to highlight the most clinically-relevant information about a variety of topics. Click on the title to watch the recorded presentation:

What's new in Secondary Stroke prevention Medications 

Dr. Shirin Jalini, MD- Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at Queen’s University, Lead for the Kingston Stroke Prevention Clinic

Atypical Risk Factors for Stroke 

Dr. Curry Grant, MD- Internal Medicine/ Cardiologist Quinte Health Care

Cervical Arterial Dissection 

Dr. Albert Jin MD, PhD, FRCPC- Associate Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at Queen's University, Regional Medical Director for the Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario.

Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease 

Dr. Anemon Philip, MD- Assistant Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at Queen’s University , Internal Medicine/ Stroke at Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Substance Use and Stroke Risk 

Dr. Beth Rubenstein MD- Assistant Professor of Medicine (Family) at Queen’s University, Physician at North Kingston Community Health Centre

Medication Adherence- The Ugly Truth 

Aidi Sun, RPh- Pharmacist, North Kingston Community Health Centre

Coming Soon!  Atrial Fibrillation

Guidelines and Recommendations

Anticoagulation guidelines for people with stroke and atrial fibrillation

Canada's Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines

Canadian Cardiovascular Society

Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines

Cancer Care Ontario Vaping Guidelines and Health

C-CHANGE Guidelines

The Canadian Cardiovascular Harmonized National Guideline Endeavour (C-CHANGE) is a nationally endorsed guideline process that targets primary health care practitioners. This is a guideline for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in primary care, including managing patients with multiple comorbidities. 

Diabetes Canada

Hypertension Canada Guidelines

Thrombosis Canada Clinical Guides