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Date:	May 10, 2012 (Thursday)
Time:	10 a.m.
Theme:	Mitochondria and Energetics (stroke, peripheral neuropathy)
Module:	Clinical demonstration
Session:	Overview of Clinical stroke +patient interview
Instructor:	Helmi Lutsep, Professor, Neurology, OHSU
Objectives:	This session will provide an overview of the clinical features of stroke and interview a patient.
Study questions:	What are the major types of 'stroke'? What is the rationale for 'neuroprotective' treatments? What the idea of 'preconditioning'?

Readings:	vanderWorp et al., NEJM 357, 572-579, 2007 Koch et al. Stroke online Mar29, 2012 pp1-3 (optional but recommended) http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/04/14/health/healthguide/TE_STROKE_CLIPS.html