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Program: Stroke Prevention and Atherosclerosis Research Centre (SPARC)  
Organization: Robarts Research Institute
Phone Numbers: 519-931-5731
Fax: 519-931-5737
Email: sparc@robarts.ca
Website: clinicalepi.i-med.ac.at/research/proof-athero/stud...
Address:
Siebens-Drake Building
1400 Western Rd, S100
London, ON
N6G 2V4
Intersection: Western Rd and Elgin Dr
Location: London (Northwest)
Accessibility:     Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm
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
Service Description: 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
Fees: Free
Application: Call for research appointment * doctor referral required for clinical appointments
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: 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
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Central and Southwestern Ontario
See Also: Stroke

This information was last completely updated on 11/29/2023

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