Malaysia Stroke Conference 2023

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27th July 2023, Thursday

TIME		HALLS
0800		Registration Open
Start	End	Hall A	Hall B	Hall C
0900	0930	Opening Ceremony & Rising Star Awards Presentation Chairs: Dr Hor Chee Peng & Dr Rathika Rajah
0930	1000	Plenary Lecture 1 Chair: Dr Sapiah Sapuan Current Status and Plans to Improve Stroke Care in Malaysia Dr Law Wan Chung
1000	1030	Morning Break
1030	1100	Plenary Lecture 2 Chair: Prof Dr Hamidon Basri Structuring Stroke Unit and Stroke Team in Your Hospital - How to do it? Dr Irene Looi	Plenary Lecture 3 Chair: Dr Santhi Datuk Puvanarajah Stroke in Malaysia: An Epidemiological Analysis Assoc Prof Dr Kamarul Imran Musa	Plenary Lecture 4 Chair: Datuk Dr Raihanah Abd Khalid Improving Access to Stroke Rehabilitation in Malaysia Dr Yusniza Mohd Yusof
1100	1230	Symposium 1: Advancing Stroke Treatment Chairs: Assoc Prof Dr Hoo Fan Kee & Dr Anna Misya’il	Symposium 2: Public Health Perspective Chairs: Prof Dr Noor Azah Abd Aziz & Dr Rathika Rajah	Symposium 3: Optimizing Stroke Rehab: Science and Practice Intersection Chairs: Dr Teh Pei Chiek & Dr Tee Ting Yoong
1100	1120	Current Status and Future Prospect of Endovascular Neurosurgery in Malaysia Dr Azmi Alias	Improving Life After Stroke Dr Chen Xin Wee	Dosage, Content and Timing of Rehabilitation After Stroke Dr Katijjahbe Md Ali
1120	1140	28 Years of Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischaemic Stroke - Implications on stroke treatment Dr Tan Wee Yong	Access to Stroke Thrombolysis in a Developing Country Dr Amy Hwong Wen Yea	Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain in Stroke Dr Izwan Zuhrin Abd Malek
1140	1200	Hyperacute Reperfusion in Late Window Assoc Prof Deidre Anne De Silva, Singapore	A Guide to Conducting Systematic Review on Stroke Mr Tengku Muhammad Hanis	Robot-Assisted Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Hafiz Hanafi
1200	1230	Q&A Session	Q&A Session	Q&A Session
1230	1330	Chair: Dr Kok Chin Yong Empowered Hearts, Defiant Strokes: Strengthening Atrial Fibrillation Patients against Stroke Prof David Seiffge, Switzerland	Chair: Dr Ho Yik Hon, Richard The Role of EGb761 in MCI and Dementia Prof Dr Tan Kit Mun	Sponsor Talk (1 hour)
1330	1430	Lunch Break
1430	1600	Symposium 4: Transforming Pre-Hospital Stroke Care Chairs: Dr Law Wan Chung & Dr Tay Jiann Shyang	Symposium 5: Burden Of Stroke In Our Country -Special Areas Chairs: Prof Dr Kamarul Imran Musa & Dr Tan Juen Kiem	Symposium 6: Life After Stroke Chairs: Dr Katijjahbe Md Ali & Dr Azliza Ibrahim
1430	1450	Challenges in Providing Pre-Hospital Stroke Service in Rural Areas Dr Low Mook Yuang	The Burden of Stroke in Young Adults in Malaysia Prof Dr Tan Kay Sin	SOCSO Stroke Rehab Program Dr Parathyhasan Rajaandra
1450	1510	Challenges in Providing Pre-Hospital Stroke Service in Metropolitan Area Dr Umul Khair Mohamad	Stroke Patient Behaviour Questionnaire Mr Loh Hong Chuan	Empowering Stroke Support Groups in Malaysia Ms Tracy Chan
1510	1530	Is Mobile Stroke Unit Feasible in Klang Valley? Dr Iskasymar Ismail	Malaysian National Stroke Registry: Contributions and Challenges Mdm Norsima Nazifah Sidek	Life After Stroke - Patient's Perspective Ms Yow Yoke Mooi (Caregiver) Ms Celeste Choo Wai Ling (Strokee)
1530	1600	Q&A Session	Q&A Session	Q&A Session
1600	1630	Tea Break
1630	1800	Symposium 7: Young Preceptors in Stroke Care Chairs: Dr Loh Wei Chao & Dr Schee Jie Ping	Symposium 8: Advancing Strategies for Stroke Prevention Chairs: Dr Khairul Azmi Ibrahim & Dr Neoh Kar Keong	Symposium 9: Advancing Stroke Care for Older Adults Chairs: Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Fairuz Ali & Dr Mohamad Imran Idris
1800	1650	Challenging Stroke Case 1 Dr Presaad Pillai	Impact of Diabetes on Stroke Morbidity and Mortality in Malaysia Dr Sabariah Noor Harun	Addressing the Stroke Related Dementia in Malaysia Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin
1650	1710	Challenging Stroke Case 2 Dr Mohamed Azlam Micdhadhu	Hypertension and Diabetes as Major Risk Factors for Recurrent Stroke: Have We failed? Why? Dr Hadzliana Zainal	Clinical Research in Older Adults Dr Cheah Wee Kooi
1710	1730	Challenging Stroke Case 3 Dr Sheila Ong Ai Mei	Changing Our Dietary Lifestyle to Combat Hyperlipidaemia in Our Population Ms Mastari Mohamad	Anticoagulations for Stroke Prevention in Older Adults Dr Alan'Ch'ng Swee Hock
1730	1800	Q&A Session	Q&A Session	Q&A Session
1800		End of Day 1
1830		Faculty Dinner (Tentative; By Invitation Only)

28th July 2023, Friday

TIME		HALLS
0800		Registration Open
Start	End	Hall A	Hall B	Hall C
0900	0930	Plenary Lecture 5 Chair: Prof Datin Dr Norlinah Mohamed Ibrahim Implimenting Evidence Based Stroke Care in Low/Middle Income Countries Prof Dr Sheila Martins, Brazil	Plenary Lecture 6 Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Wan Nur Nafisah Policy and Pragmatic Solutions to Improve Primary and Secondary Prevention of Stroke Prof Dr Noor Azah Abd Aziz	Plenary Lecture 7 Chair: Prof Dr Khairul Azmi Abd Kadir Update on Imaging of Cerebral Vasculatures Including Vessel Wall Imaging Prof Dr Ahmad Sobri Muda
0930	1000	Morning Break			Game of Stroke Neuro 0930 - 1030
1000	1130	Symposium 10: Transforming Stroke Care in Southeast Asia Chairs: Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi & Dr Schee Jie Ping	Symposium 11: Stroke Care in The Community Chairs: Dr Mohd Azman & Dr Mohd Noor Ismail	Symposium 12: Advancements in Stroke Imaging Technique Chairs: Assoc Prof Dr Tai Mei Ling Sharon & Dr Loh Wei Chao
1000	1020	Stroke Pattern and Issues in Asia Prof Dr Hamidon Basri	The Integrated Care Pathway for Post Stroke Patients Assoc Prof Dr Aznida Firzah	Imaging of Inherited and Metabolic Stroke Syndromes Dr Kartikasalwah Bt Abdul Latif
1020	1040	Stroke Mechanical Thrombectomy in Vietnam Dr Cuong Tran Chi, Vietnam	Community Post Stroke Care and Secondary Prevention in East Malaysia Dr Sally Suriani Ahip	Radiological Findings Mimicking Stroke Assoc Prof Dr Hilwati Hashim
1040	1100	Mobile Stroke Unit: Siriraj Stroke Centre Experience Assoc Prof Yongchai Nilanont, Thailand	Managing Stroke Risk Factors at Primary Care: Not Easy as You Think! Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Fairuz Ali	Imaging Of Carotid Artery Diseases Assoc Prof Dr Shahizon Azura
1100	1130	Q&A Session	Q&A Session	Q&A Session
1230	1330	Chair: Dr Irene Looi Navigating Through the Storm: Protection for AF Patient with A History of Stroke Dr Hamat Hamdi Importance of anticoagulation therapy in patients with a prior stroke Dr Irene Looi Practical considerations in prescribing NOAC Dr Hamat Hamdi	Chair: Dr Tan Wee Yong The Head and THALES for a Potent OAP in Ischaemic Stroke Treatment Dr Law Wan Chung Real Life Experiences with Brilinta (Case Experience Sharing) Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi	Chair: Dr Caryn Lim Tsujean White Matter Lesion: A Strong Predictor of Stroke and Dementia Assoc Prof Dr Hoo Fan Kee
1230	1430	Lunch Break & Friday Prayers
1430	1600	Symposium 13: Empowering Stroke Endovascular Therapy in Malaysia Chairs: Assoc Prof Dr Shahizon Azura & Dr Wong Sing Keat	Symposium 14: Basic Neuroscience Research Chairs: Dr Tan Wee Yong & Dr Rathika Rajah	Symposium 15: Heart & Brain Chairs: Dr Alan Ch’Ng Swee Hock & Dr Abdul Hanif Khan	Game of Stroke General 1430 - 1530
1430	1450	Improving Access to Stroke Mechanical Thrombectomy in Malaysia Dr Zulkifli Zaki Abd Ghani	The Blood-Brain Barrier in Cerebral Hypoperfusion Dr Siti Rafidah Yusof	Update on Stroke Prevention in AF Dr Saravanan Krishinan
1450	1510	Post Stroke EVT Outcome: What Need to Improve? Dr Izzat Arslan	A Novel Protective Mechanism Targetting TRPM4 in Animal Model of Stroke Assoc Prof Dr Zurina Hassan	Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion for Prevention of Stroke Prof Dr John Chan Kok Meng
1510	1530	EVT For Posterior Circulation Stroke Prof Dr Khairul Azmi Abd Kadir	Potential of Ischaemic Stroke Recovery by Preconditioned Neural Stem Cells Transplantation Dr Tan Suat Cheng	Ischaemic Stroke and Heart Failure: What Is the Current Practice? Prof Dr Chee Kok Han
1530	1600	Q&A Session	Q&A Session	Q&A Session
1600	1630	Tea Break			Game of Stroke Allied Health 1600 - 1700
1630	1800	Stroke Face-Off Chairs: Dr Ong Beng Hooi & Dr Koo Kim Lim	Symposium 16: Innovative Strategies in Post Stroke Care Chairs: Dr Rose Izura & Dr Mohd Noor Ismail	Symposium 17: Stroke in Children: Challenges and Perspectives Chairs: Dr Naimah Mohd Salleh & Dr Mohamed Azlam Micdhadhu
1630	1650	Should TNK replace Alteplase In IVT? Assoc Prof Dr Law Zhe Kang VS Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi	Improving Mobility and Balance in Chronic Stroke Survivors - Role of Physiotherapists Assoc Prof Dr Haidzir Manaf	Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Paediatric Stroke Dr Teh Chee Ming
1650	1710	PFO Closure for Cryptogenic Stroke. Is the Clinical Role Defined? Dato' Dr Yap Yee Guan VS Dr Mak Choon Soon	Lifestyle Modification for Secondary Stroke Prevention: How to Improve Our Stroke Education? Dr Wong Hui Jie	Monogenetic Stroke Syndromes in Children Dr Ngu Lock Hock
1710	1730	Should Patients on a DOAC Within the Last 48 Hours Be Excluded from Thrombolysis? Dr Wong Yee Choon VS Dr Teh Pei Chiek	Empowering Our Post Stroke Occupational Therapy Dr Mohd Zulkifli Abd Rahim	Recovery and Rehabilitation of Stroke in Children Dr Chern Phei Ming
1730	1800	Q&A Session	Q&A Session	Q&A Session
1800		End of Day 2

29th July 2023, Saturday

TIME		HALLS
0800		Registration Open
Start	End	Hall A	Hall B	Hall C
0900	0930	Plenary Lecture 8 Chair: Prof Dato’ Dr Raymond Azman Ali Progress of Neurosurgical Management of Ischaemic Stroke and ICH in Malaysia Prof Dato' Dr Jafri Malin Abdullah & Dr Zaitun Zakaria	Plenary Lecture 9 Chair: Assoc Prof Dr Law Zhe Kang Cerebral Oedema and Intracranial Pressure in Ischaemic and Haemorrhagic Stroke Prof Dr Nor'Azim Mohd Yunus	Plenary Lecture 10 Chair: Dr Khairul Azmi Ibrahim COVID-19 and Stroke: Malaysian Experience Assoc Prof Dr Hoo Fan Kee
0930	1000	Morning Break
1000	1130	Symposium 18: Advancing Neurosurgical Care in Stroke Chairs: Dr Mak Choon Soon & Dr Neoh Kar Keong	Symposium 19: Critical Care of The Stroke Patients Chairs: Dr Presaad Pillai & Dr Azliza Ibrahim	Symposium 20: New Strategies to Improve Stroke Outcomes Chairs: Dr Wong Yee Choon & Dr Chan Yong Chieh
1000	1020	Working Together to Address Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi	The Critical Care Management of Spontaneous ICH Dr Laila Ab Mukmin	Improving Stroke Care in Malaysia: Patient Awareness and Education Dr Abdul Hanif Khan
1020	1040	Bypass Surgery for Intracranial Steno-Occlusive Disease Assoc Prof Dr Azizi Abu Bakar	Role of Anaesthetist in Stroke Endovascular Therapy Dr Abdul Hakim Abd Aziz	Approach for Cardioembolic Stroke Treatment Assoc Prof Dr Wan Nur Nafisah
1040	1100	Haemorrhagic Transformation: Role of Neurosurgeons Mr Mohammed Azman Mohammad Raffiq	Basic of Critical Care EEG Prof Dr Tan Hui Jan	Updates in the Management of Intracerebral Haemorrhage Assoc Prof Dr Tai Mei Ling Sharon
1100	1130	Q&A	Q&A	Q&A
1130	1230	Chair: Dr Ho Yik Hon, Richard Heralding the New Era of AF Management Dr Abdul Raqib Abd Ghani Consultant Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang
1230	1330	Lunch Break
1330	1430	Chair: Dr Wan Asyraf Wan Zaidi FAST Heroes Unleashed: How Children Can Help Beat Stroke Dr Irene Looi		MSC 2023 Best Oral Presentation Chairs: Assoc Prof Dr Law Zhe Kang & Dr Anna Misya’il Judges: Assoc Prof Deidre Anne De Silva Prof Dr Hamidon Basri Dr Siti Rafidah Yusof
1430	1530	Chair: Dr Law Wan Chung Prevent Recurrent Stroke: Empowering Strategies for TIA Mitigation and Long-Term Stroke Management Dr Tan Wee Yong & Dr Kok Chin Yong		MSC 2023 Best Poster Presentation Chairs: Dr Anna Misya’il & Dr Tee Tian Yoong
1530	1600	Tea Break
1600	1700	Closing Ceremony Chairs : Dr Hor Chee Peng & Dr Caryn Lim Tsujean
1700		End of Conference

DISCLAIMER: Whilst every attempt would be made to ensure all aspects of the conference mentioned in the Programme will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee assumes no responsibility should it fail to materialize due to any unforeseen circumstances.