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WSO is the leading global organization in the fight against stroke. @WStrokeCampaign @WorldStrokeEd Journal @intjstroke #FutureStrokeLeaders #WSC2025

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Every 2 seconds someone, somewhere in the world is having their first stroke. We need everyone to be able to spot the signs and call for emergency medical care. #WorldStrokeDay #ActFAST world-stroke.org/world-strok…
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#WSC2026 has officially come to a close. To everyone who joined us, shared their research, exchanged ideas, met new colleagues, and helped make WSC 2026 so special: Thank you! 💙 Next stop: Rio de Janeiro, October 27-29, 2027!
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A truly inspiring Congress experience for Jessica Nolan! From moderating an e-poster session, graduating from the Future Leaders Programe and more. #WSC2026 may be coming to an end, but we still have more inspiring stories and highlights to share! Stay tuned for more!
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Dorcas Gandhi, physiotherapist from India, WSO Rehabilitation Certification Program participant and WSO Future Stroke Leader, and Deise Catamo Vaz, neurologist from Mozambique and WSO Future Stroke Leader, as they share their experiences, insights, and reflections from #WSC2026
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Good morning from Seoul for the final day of #WSC2026! There is still a full day of science ahead - make the most of every session. cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/ws… #StrokeResearch #WorldStrokeCongress
Day 3 schedule for SCS Theme Sessions. Events include: "Stroke in Women" at 08:00 in Auditorium, "Updates on Left Atrial Appendage and Its Closure in 2026" at 10:00 in Auditorium, "The Immune Stroke Spectrum: Global Perspectives on Inflammatory Cerebrovascular Disorders" at 10:00 in Ballroom 101/2, and "Transient Global Amnesia and Stroke: Revisiting the Vascular Hypothesis" at 13:30 in Auditorium.

ALT Day 3 schedule for SCS Theme Sessions. Events include: "Stroke in Women" at 08:00 in Auditorium, "Updates on Left Atrial Appendage and Its Closure in 2026" at 10:00 in Auditorium, "The Immune Stroke Spectrum: Global Perspectives on Inflammatory Cerebrovascular Disorders" at 10:00 in Ballroom 101/2, and "Transient Global Amnesia and Stroke: Revisiting the Vascular Hypothesis" at 13:30 in Auditorium.

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At the General Assembly during the #WSC2026 Dr. Pandian handed over the WSO Presidency to Prof. Anderson, with Prof. Caso as President-Elect. Thank you, Dr. Pandian, for your leadership! Congratulations and best wishes to Prof. Anderson and Prof. Caso! #WorldStrokeOrganization
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Day 1 at a #WSC2026 through the eyes of Virginia Cancellaro, a Future Stroke Leader, who shares the key insights and takeaways. Watch here: lnkd.in/dSQRqG5b
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#WSC2026 Future Leaders Awards
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A glimpse into today’s e-posters presentations✨📑
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🏆 Angels Awards at #WSC2026 Congratulations to all!
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🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Chen, recipient of the President Award at #WSC2026 in Seoul. 👏
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🏆 Plenary & Late Breaking 02 begins in 10 minutes! Join us in the Auditorium for the Presidential Plenary, award recognition and important new late-breaking clinical trial findings. #WSC2026 #LateBreakingScience #ClinicalTrials
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Good morning from Seoul! 🇰🇷 Check your agenda and get ready for another day of discovery. worldstrokecongress.org/scie… #WorldStrokeCongress #StrokeResearch
Day 2 schedule of joint sessions at a conference. Sessions include: 1. WSO/AHA/ASA: "Beyond the Recommendations: Debating Current Acute Stroke Guidelines" at Ballroom 103, 08:00. 2. WSO/ASO: "Transforming Stroke Systems in Africa Across the Stroke Quadrangle" at Ballroom 103, 13:30. 3. Joint session: WSO/APSO at Ballroom 103, 15:15. 4. WHO/WSO joint session: "From Resolution to Action: Implementing the WHO Stroke Resolution Across Health Systems" at Ballroom 202/3, 17:15.

ALT Day 2 schedule of joint sessions at a conference. Sessions include: 1. WSO/AHA/ASA: "Beyond the Recommendations: Debating Current Acute Stroke Guidelines" at Ballroom 103, 08:00. 2. WSO/ASO: "Transforming Stroke Systems in Africa Across the Stroke Quadrangle" at Ballroom 103, 13:30. 3. Joint session: WSO/APSO at Ballroom 103, 15:15. 4. WHO/WSO joint session: "From Resolution to Action: Implementing the WHO Stroke Resolution Across Health Systems" at Ballroom 202/3, 17:15.

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“Ischaemic Core and the Limits of Thrombectomy” challenged the core–penumbra paradigm. Large core ≠ no thrombectomy benefit. Treat the patient, not just the scan. #WSC2026
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Day 1 at #WSC2026 in Seoul: done! The 18th World Stroke Congress is officially underway at COEX! Scroll here to see how the first day went 👇
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🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Sheila Martins, recipient of the Leadership Award at #WSC2026 in Seoul. 👏
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🏆 Congratulations to Joseph Rukelibuga, recipient of the WSO Global Lived Experience Advocacy Award at #WSC2026 in Seoul. 👏
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🏆 Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Demchuk, winner of the WSO Award for Stroke Services, presented at #WSC2026 in Seoul. 👏
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⏰ Starting in 15 minutes at #WSC2026! Join us in the Auditorium for Plenary, Awards & Late Breaking 01, moderated by Luciano Sposato and Keun-Sik Hong. #WorldStrokeCongress #LateBreakingScience #StrokeResearch #StrokeCare
Conference announcement with text: "Starting in 15 minutes. Plenary, Awards & Late Breaking 01" at "Auditorium" and "16:45". World Stroke Congress website and hashtag are at the bottom.

ALT Conference announcement with text: "Starting in 15 minutes. Plenary, Awards & Late Breaking 01" at "Auditorium" and "16:45". World Stroke Congress website and hashtag are at the bottom.

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At #WSC2026, experts debated how to optimize outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). 🧠 Individualized BP management 💉 Adjunctive therapies 🎯 Beyond recanalization to functional recovery
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The take-home message: prioritize rapid, complete reperfusion, avoid potentially harmful interventions, and let robust evidence guide practice.
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The conversation is happening right now in Seoul. Clinicians, researchers, and advocates are coming together to move stroke science forward. #WSC2026
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