Raise the Hammer

Topic: Brain Aneurysms and Polycystic Kidney Disease

When: September 22nd

Where: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Campbell Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Juravinski Innovation Tower, 50 Charlton Avenue East

Speaker: Dr. Ivan Radovanovic

The incidence of aneurysms among Polycystic Kidney Disease patients is higher than in the general population. According to Dr. Radovanovic, understanding the genetics may improve stroke prevention for all.

"ADPKD patients need to be aware of their increased possibility of suffering a stroke due to a brain aneurysm and discuss screening for aneurysms with their doctor," said Shiona Mackenzie-Morrison, Hamilton Chapter Coordinator for The PKD Foundation of Canada. "We are extremely fortunate to have a renowned medical expert join us to share his knowledge about aneurysms at our September 22 meeting in St. Joseph's."

Dr. Radovanovic’s presentation will begin at 2pm.

According to Dr. Radovanovic, who joined the faculty of the Division of Neurosurgery at Toronto Western Hospital in January this year: “Understanding the natural history and the biology of aneurysms in Polycystic Kidney Disease is important not only for this specific group of patients but also for the understanding of cerebral aneurysms in general. Mutations involved in PKD are one of the very few hints we have to start addressing the underlying molecular mechanisms involved in the vessel wall pathology leading to aneurysm formation.”

His presentation is part of an ongoing series of two-hour informational support meetings hosted by the Hamilton Chapter of The PKD Foundation of Canada. They are open to the public, free of charge and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Local street parking (free) and hospital parking (payment required) is available. Registration is not required. Please see The PKD Foundation of Canada website for more information.