The brain and the heart are densely connected both physiologically and pathophysiologically. This webinar aims to highlight recent advancements in the understanding of (a) Cardioembolism as a cause of migraine with aura, (b) Takotsubo Syndrome secondary to stroke, and (c) Stroke induced heart injury: a novel pathophysiological concept to target with novel therapies
Talks & Invited Speakers:
1. Is migraine with aura an embolic TIA? (Simona Sacco, Italy)
2. Takotsubo syndrome secondary to stroke (Jan Scheitz, Germany)
3. Stroke Induced Heart Injury: A Novel Pathophysiological Concept to be Targeted with Innovative Therapies (Luciano Sposato, Canada)
Session moderator: Sheila Martins (WSO President-elect)
Date and Time:
Friday, February 26th, 6 PM CET
Webinar Details
Speakers:
- Professor Simona Sacco (University L'Aquila, Italy)
- Jan Scheitz, MD (Charité Universitätsmedizin, Germany)
- Assoc Prof Luciano Sposato (Western University, Canada)
Moderator:
- Professor Sheila Martins (WSO President-Elect)