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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1985-11-20, Page 3qiaa II • Heart disease deaths decJ.v'ng By Alan Rivett CLINTON - While there is more to be learned in the field of stroke and heart. disease, the incidents off stroke related death has declined by five per cent each year since 1950, said a recognized leader in the field. Dr. Henry J.M. Barnett, chairman of the Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Western Ontario (UWO) was the guest speaker at the Huron County Heart and Stroke Foundation's annual meeting at Huronview on November 13. "Like an iceberg, stroke research is becoming more clear now, but there is more to be uncovered under the surface, " said Dr. Barnett to a packed house at the Huronview auditorium. In an upbeat and sometimes humorous address to the foundation's members, Dr. Barnett traced the history of the advancements in stroke research and where it is headed. He credited the reduction in deaths and disability due to stroke to technological advances which have aided in early stroke detection. "We can visualize the heart and brain now more than we ever could before," said Dr. Barnett, referring to space-age, technology such as radio -nuclide imaging and the echo- cardiogram which show stroke -causing blood clots which restrict blood flow to the brain. Over an eight year period, researchers have identified a number of symptoms which could lead to a stroke -.caused by smoking, high blood pressure, high fat diet and uncontrolled diabetes. Dr. Barnett said these stroke threatening symptoms include, sudden weakness in an arm or leg, sudden paralysis, dizziness, and temporary loss of speech or vision for 15 minutes up to 24 hours. Half those who have had strokes have experienced these symptoms and should be regarded as stroke threatening symptoms until shown otherwise. Much has also been learned about the cause of stroke in those under 45 years of age, said Dr. Barnett. He alluded to a condition called a prolapsing miteral valve - a fleshy protrusion on the heart's main valve which could lead to blood clots.' First discovered in 1962, the condition was not directly linked to stroke until recently. Although one in every 20 people have this condition, it rarely results in a stroke, he Dr. Henry Barnett said. With regards to reducing the risks of high blood pressure and blood clots, a number of drugs are now widely used. Also, the use of Aspirin is prescribed to prevent blood from clotting. In studies conducted between 1972 and 1977, a 30 per cent reduction in stroke or stroke death was experienced in those patients who used Aspirin compared to those who didn't use it. Dr. Barnett warned that Aspirin is effective for some people but not for others. However, Aspirins can be used to a greater degree than other anti- coagulants which are difficult to use and the doses have to be closely supervised, he said. "There's a risk in using them. We'dlike to replace them altogether," he said in an interview, adding that a number of new anti - clotting drugs being tested on .thousands off patients volunteering in the studies.. Dr. Barnett said the medical community is poised for a breakthrough in the treatment of stroke with an experimental product called Fluosol. He described it as a petroleum substance with oxygen -carrying properties, much like the body's red blood cells, but only smaller. To illustrate the size difference, Dr. Barnett showed a slide of ball -bearings beside a basketball. According to Dr. Barnett, Fluosol, -as a treatment for stroke, may be effective in bringing oxygen (and thus life) to a damaged blood vessel where a red blood cell would be unable to penetrate a blockage in the artery. "This kind of treatment could be the difference between a major and a minor stroke; it could mean the difference of going back to work or going to a nursing home," he said. The substance, however, is toxic to the body in its present form. Through research, a safe variation could be developed in the immediate future. "We're very hopeful," he said. While the medical profession has reason to be optimistic over the new insights into the treatment of stroke, not all research has panned out. One such project is cerebral bypass surgery, once hailed as a major medical breakthrough. In the November 18 issue of Time Magazine, in an article entitled Second Opinions on the Bypass, the magazinb examined the results of an eight year, $9 million study on cerebral bypass surgery co- ordinated by Dr. Barnett. He, along with colleagues from the Department of Neurology at UWO, found the intricate surgical technique to be a• disappointment. The operation, which originated nearly 20 years ago, calls for a re-routing of a blood vessel around a blocked artery to allow blood flow to the brain. The results of the study, reported Time Magazine, showed that among the patients who underwent the surgery, there were 14 per cent more fatal and non-fatal strokes than among thosew)io did not' have the operation. Speaker has impressive background Dr. Henry J.M. Barnett, one of the worlds top researchers in the field of stroke and an Officer of the Order of Canada, was the guest speaker at the Huron County Stroke -Foundation's annual meeting at Huronview on November 13. He is a professor and past chairman of the Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Western Ontario and the chief o: the Department of. Clinical Neurological Sciences at University Hospital in London. Born in England in 1922,, he received his MD at the University of Toronto in 1944. In addition to heading a number of research projects connected with' stroke, lie has written 46 book chapters, 53 papers in referred journals and has been the author, editor or associate editor of five published books. Among his numerous awards andhonors are, an Honorary Doctor 'of Law Degree, Dalhousie University in Halifax: Royal Bank . Award and Honorary President, Bishin-Kai Research Institute for Brain and Blood Vessels, Akita, Japan. He is currently a member of 10 medical societies and professional organizations in the United States and Canada. These include the Board of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the Canadian Heart Foundation and the American Heart Foundation. C! JNTONSNEWS-RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1985—Page 3 350, to fix water system By Wilma Oke TUCKERSMITH - Engineer Richard Anderson of B.M. Ross and Associates Goderich, reported to council on his survey of the water system in Egmondville and what is needed to update the system. The township has received approval of an Ontario Neighborhood Improvement Pro- gram (ONIP) grant for $150,000. The township must raise a similar amount for a total of $300,000 to be spent in Egmondville. Of this, a minimum of 20 per cent must be spent on soft services, such as recreation, including parks if desired, and the balance on hard services such as water systems, storm sewers, roads, street lights, or sidewalks. A public meeting is being set up to hold a discussion on the program in Egmondvilleon Wednesday, December 4 On the water „system Mr. Anderson estimated to bring it up to ministry stan- dards would be approximately $350,000 with no fire protection or $520,000 to provide fire protection (fire protection is provided by Seaforth now). He said that to complete the storm sewer in the North Street area it would cost approximately $165,000. Some of the details supplied by Anderson include: water system south of the Bayfield River, four inch lines, $67,000 or six inch lines, $71,000; for the Centre Street area and William Street, four inch lines. $45,000 or six inch lines, $51,000; looping some of the pre - sent water system in the Doig subdivision, Water Street, Bayfield Street, London Road and at the VanEgmond property, four inch lines $80,000 or six inch lines, $105,000; Lon- don Road, completion of the water systems, four inch lines, $76,000 or six inch lines, $82,000; and upgrade the present 3/4 inch lines and complete the final looping of the system, $82,000. A request from Stanley Johns and George Turner to have the Rehorst Drainage Works cleaned out was accepted by council. Coun- cillor Robert Broadfoot was appointed as the township representative to inspect the drain. As well C. Reid was hired to clean out the drain on a per hour basis under normal maintenance as required, and he was hired to do the same for the Broadfoot Drainage Works on Lot 6, Concession 7 HRS. Reeve Robert Bell will inspect this drain. ' The township will approve the extra cost on the bridge construction on Lots 30-31, Concession 2 HRS t0 supply and place .69 tons of reinforcing rod for a total cost of $552 as required in the final .approval by the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications. Jacqueline Masse has been appointed as a supply teacher at the Day Care Centre at Vanastra during the six-month maternity leave of Marilyn Bowie, and Nancy Sue Swan was appointed as the acting assistant supervisor with her salary increased $500 during this period.- - END OF SEASON -STORE WIDE NOW UNTIL CHRISTMAS Wednesday thru Sunday 11-5 For a special Christmas... GIFT BASKETS (Mode specially for you) Orders are being taken now. 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