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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🧠Our November #PaperOfTheMonth explores OPTIMAL-STROKE: intensive BP control reduced major cardiovascular events by 21%
🔍Discover the findings and implications for stroke prevention. Expert commentary by @opontesnetoMD: world-stroke-academy.org/new…
#StrokeEducation #OPTIMALSTROKE
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#MondayTip
📉After ischemic stroke or TIA, how low should systolic BP go?
🧠In OPTIMAL-STROKE, a target <120 vs <140 mm Hg reduced MACEs (10.9% vs 13.5%) over 3.9 years
💧Renal events were more frequent
🔍Monitor kidney function as you titrate
🔗nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE…
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#MondayTip
In ESUS, <50% carotid stenosis does not exclude a relevant plaque
📈CTA-based #PlaqueRADS 3–4 was associated with ipsilateral recurrence
⭕️Assess plaque morphology
☝️This observational study does not establish a benefit from revascularization
🔗doi.org/10.1212/WNL.00000000…
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𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🧠
@RwandaNCDA & @strokeaction_RW invite you to join today’s webinar at 15:00 CAT!
🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/8445607368…
ID: 844 5607 3688 | Passcode: 633598
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀. #ActFAST – at Rwanda
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🎙️Ep.10 of 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: The vascular contribution to dementia: @WorldStrokeOrg scientific statement
@ChrissiTunkl & @AtticHains
world-stroke-academy.org/new…
journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
#StrokeEducation @IntJStroke
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🧠What stood out at #WSC2026 in Seoul?
#MondayTip brings you 10 key studies across the stroke pathway: from reperfusion to 2ry prevention
📊Explore the infographic
💬Which finding could have the biggest impact on your practice?
Highlights webinar👉Nov 10
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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📢 Missed #WSC26 in Seoul — or ready to revisit the key takeaways? We’ve got you covered!
🌍 The @WorldStrokeOrg @ESOstroke and @American_Stroke are joining forces on November 10th for a special joint webinar
➡️ Register now: world-stroke-academy.org/web…
#StrokeEducation
#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!
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!
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.
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#StrokeResearch #WorldStrokeCongress
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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@demchuk_andrew receiving WSO award for #stroke service in Seoul, Korea! Andrew and the Calgary Folks mentored hundreds of stroke researchers and clinicians around the world! Well deserved! @WorldStrokeOrg @WorldStrokeEd
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
Good morning from Seoul! 🇰🇷
Check your agenda and get ready for another day of discovery.
worldstrokecongress.org/scie…
#WorldStrokeCongress #StrokeResearch
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.
“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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