WSO-WSA Educational Program for Stroke Centers: Ischemic Stroke Module

This comprehensive module is designed to enhance the knowledge and expertise of healthcare professionals managing ischemic stroke. Led by renowned international experts, the program covers the critical aspects of stroke care, from pre-hospital management to advanced treatment strategies. This module offers a well-rounded educational experience for clinicians, providing up-to-date knowledge to optimize ischemic stroke care in stroke centers worldwide.

Duration: 5 hours

Moderators: Prof. Sheila Martins and Prof. Sylaja P.N.

Speakers and Topics:

• Pre-Hospital care – Dr. Marc Ribó
• Step by Step of acute stroke management – Prof. Sheila Martins
• General management of ischemic stroke patients – Dr. Gillian Gordon Perue
• Antiplatelet after stroke – Prof. Mike Sharma
• Endovascular Treatment of ischemic stroke: current evidence and patient selection – Dr. Marc Ribó
• Anticoagulation after stroke – Prof. Urs Fischer
• Changing to TNK – Prof. Atte Meretoja
• Organization of Stroke Centers – Prof. Sylaja P.N.
• Malignant MCA infarction – Prof. Stefan Schwab