World Stroke Organization 
Description: Join us for an insightful webinar organized jointly by the World Stroke Organisation (WSO) and the European Stroke Organisation (ESO) for a deep dive into key takeaways from the 16th World Stroke Congress 2024, held this October in Abu Dhabi. This session will feature expert discussions on the latest developments in stroke prevention and treatment, covering innovative techniques and critical timing strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of stroke research and clinical practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize emerging diagnostic approaches that can enhance patient outcomes in acute ischemic stroke.
- Evaluate current evidence on timing strategies for anticoagulation in patients with stroke and atrial fibrillation to optimize patient care.
- Discuss advancements in minimally invasive techniques for intracerebral hemorrhage and their impact on treatment protocols.
Scientific Program:
- Welcome and Introduction by chairs – 5min
- Extended CTA for the Screening of Cardioaortic Thrombus in Acute Ischemic Stroke – Luciano Sposato (Canada) – 12min
- Optimal timing of Anticoagulation after Ischaemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation – Signild Asberg (Sweden) – 12min
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatment of Spontaneous Hypertensive Intracerebral Haemorrhage Trials – Urs Fischer (Switzerland) -12min
- Q&A discussion – 15min
- Closing remarks – 4min
Webinar Details
Speakers:
- Prof. Luciano Sposato, Professor of Neurology and Head of the Stroke Program at the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, London Health Science, Canada
- Assoc. Prof. Signild Asberg, Associate Professor at Department of Medical Sciences; Clinical Epidemiology, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden
- Prof. Urs Fischer, Director and Chairman of the Department of Neurology at the University Hospital Bern, Switzerland
Moderator:
- Prof. Jeyaraj Pandian, WSO President, Professor and Head of Neurology and the Principal/Dean from Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana, Punjab, India
- Prof. Simona Sacco, ESO President, Professor of Neurology at the University of L'Aquila, Italy
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