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WSO is the leading global organization in the fight against stroke, dedicated to improve stroke prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support. www.world-stroke.org

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Thank you for an amazing #WSC2025– 3 days filled with the latest insights! 
We hope you had a wonderful time learning, exchanging ideas, and inspiring each other.  
Looking forward to welcoming you at WSC 2026 in Seoul, Korea! 
#WSC2026

24.10.2025 19:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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For the first time we introduced the Escape Room challenge!
 
Over the last 3 days, 288 attendees took on the challenge, testing their knowledge and problem-solving skills. It was incredible to see everyone’s enthusiasm and teamwork as they worked to solve puzzles and escape the room. 

#WSC2025

24.10.2025 14:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Inspirational words from stroke advocates Melinda Roaldsen @esostroke.bsky.social and Joseph Rukelibuga from Stroke Action Rwanda. Collaboration is key to shaping and improving stroke services globally! @worldstrokeorg.bsky.social

24.10.2025 12:55 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
What’s new in Thrombectomy 2025?
YouTube video by World Stroke Organization What’s new in Thrombectomy 2025?

🎥 WSC TV Studio – Advancements in Thrombectomy

In this insightful episode you’ll leading experts Dr. Raul Nogueira, Dr. Amrou Sarraj, Dr. Götz Thomalla, and Dr. Carol Xiong.

youtu.be/2UPR-WPGtRE?...

#WSC2025 #Thrombectomy2025 #StrokeResearch #MedicalInnovation #WSCtvStudio

24.10.2025 12:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The workshops at #WSC2025 have now enclose and it was a pleasure having so many dedicated professionals join us 🌍

Thank you to all the participants and experts for making these sessions engaging and impactful.

#StrokeCare

24.10.2025 09:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

During her talk at #WSC2025, Natàlia Pérez De La Ossa shared:
“I think that we have to continue improving and fighting for the use of mobile stroke units in special situations. Maybe the future that we can reduce costs to make it easier to be integrated in the logistics of pre-hospital care.”

24.10.2025 09:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📚The workshops are now underway at #WSC2025 offering a valuable opportunity for participants to engage in interactive learning and hand-on training.

We look forward to the continued exchange of knowledge and expertise throughout the day 🙌

#Stroke #StrokeCare #GlobalCollaboration

24.10.2025 07:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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As we wrap up today, we can't wait for the final day of #WSC2025! The final day awaits with more groundbreaking sessions. See you tomorrow for the last round of amazing discussions!

#Stroke

23.10.2025 21:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Leveraging the power of sport to drive awareness and action on stroke
YouTube video by World Stroke Organization Leveraging the power of sport to drive awareness and action on stroke

🎥 Episode 2 of WSC TV Studio: Leveraging the Power of Sport to Drive Awareness and Action on Stroke including Anita Wiseman, Bernard Lagat - 5 times Olympic champion and a WS Sports Ambassador, Deidre de Silva, and Mehari Gebreyohanns.
youtu.be/RqVspm6UNNU
#WSC2025

23.10.2025 16:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

💡Michelle L. Nelson delivered a truly uplifting presentation on leadership during her talk, "My Journey as an Academic - Why Does Partnering Matter?"
She emphasized the importance of self-assessment for leaders, asking, “Where am I at in my ability to support this kind of work?”

23.10.2025 16:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Welcome to World Stroke Conference 2025: Outlook & Highlights
YouTube video by World Stroke Organization Welcome to World Stroke Conference 2025: Outlook & Highlights

🎥 Welcome to the WSО 📺TV Studio!

For the first time ever, WSO presents exclusive, onsite coverage from #WSC2025 in Barcelona! Watch:

• Gisele Sampaio
• Carlos Molina
• Luciano Sposato
• Michele Romoli

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c5N...

#StrokeCare #StrokeResearch

23.10.2025 16:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This morning was time to present a substudy of our #StoppedStroke project, in which we try to identify diferent ways to assess #DNAmethylation to better understand how Stroke works
#WSC2025

22.10.2025 15:40 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you for joining us!

23.10.2025 14:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join us for the next Life After Stroke session on “Are we actually making a difference in addressing inequities in life after stroke support?” with Chairs: Lisa Murphy | Australia and Bruce Ovbiagele | USA. 📍Room 114
#WSC2025 #StrokeInnovation

23.10.2025 14:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

During his presentation, Fernando Testai from University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, United States of America, shared that the perfect research papers are:

🏥 Clinically relevant
🌍 Impactful
🔬 High quality
💡 Innovative

#WSC2025

23.10.2025 12:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dr. med. Love-Preet Kalra shared an update on the development of a smartphone application for ICH prediction. She highlighted the potential of the CRL test, which is being tested in countries with limited access to imaging, with future studies planned in India, Australia, and beyond.

#WSC2025

23.10.2025 12:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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See what participants are saying about #WSC2025!

Hear their excitement and what they’re most looking forward to at the congress.

Don’t forget to use #WSC2025 to share your experience too!

23.10.2025 09:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join Jeyaraj D. Pandian and Craig S. Anderson in 📍Room 116+117!
🏆 Get ready for the WSO Presidential Award, the Angels Awards, and presentations on groundbreaking clinical trials, including the STABLED Study and OCEANIC-STROKE Trial.
#StrokeInnovation #WSC2025

23.10.2025 08:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Dr. Ramage concluded that timing and intensity are key factors in early mobility training after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).
Guidelines typically recommend mobilization within 48 hours, but caution is advised against intensive mobility within the first 24 hours.
#WSC2025

23.10.2025 07:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Dr. Emily Ramage from The Florey Institute or Neuroscience and Mental Health, Australia, discussed the importance of early mobility training in intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients, emphasizing that it’s a globally accessible intervention.

#WSC2025 #StrokeCare #EarlyMobilization #ICH

23.10.2025 07:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

🧬 Dr. Xin Cheng from Huashan Hospital Fudan University, China, highlighted the critical role of neuroinflammation in CAA-related stroke and how vascular amyloid can trigger chronic inflammation in the brain, leading to the occurrence and recurrence of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

#WSC2025

23.10.2025 07:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We have a full day ahead packed with innovative and engaging sessions!


Join the Free Communication Sessions starting in 15 minutes in 📍Room 115!

Chairs: Richard Swartz | Canada and Marta Rubiera | Spain

#Stroke

23.10.2025 05:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We start Day 2 of #WSC2025 with a 5K run along the scenic Barcelona beach.

52 participants are guided by 5x Olympian and WSO Sports Ambassador Bernard Lagat

The Run aims to promote healthy lifestyles and support global initiatives improving stroke awareness and care in Africa.

#Stroke

23.10.2025 05:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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What an inspiring Day 1 at #WSC2025
The day was filled with insightful plenary sessions, engaging debates, clinical trials being presented, lots of groundbreaking discoveries, and invaluable learning moments.
We’ll be back tomorrow with more new knowledge & amazing sessions and speakers.
#Stroke

22.10.2025 18:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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See you tomorrow! What a fantastic first day at #WSC2025! 🙏

We'll be back tomorrow with more new knowledge & amazing sessions and speakers. We can't wait! Thank you for being with us today, and good night! 🌃
#Stroke

22.10.2025 17:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Join us in the 📍Exhibition Hall for the #WSC2025 official Welcome Reception! 👏 
#StrokeInnovation

22.10.2025 16:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Bernard Lagat shared:
“I'm happy to say that I’m going to be all-in in advocating for things we need to do in terms of being healthy, staying healthy, and using sport, whatever it is, to reach people. Through sport, it can connect us in so many ways - emotion, visibility, and community.”

22.10.2025 15:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Assoc. Prof. Mehari Gebreyohanns from University of Texas Southwestern, introduced the World Stroke Organization Sports Ambassador, Bernard K. Lagat, at #WSC2025.

22.10.2025 15:14 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Join us in the plenary for the latest stroke advancements and clinical trials - starting in 15 minutes! 🤩
Chaired by Carlos Molina and Luciano A. Sposato, this session will feature key presentations, including the latest results from major trials.
📍Room 116+117
#WSC2025 #StrokeCare

22.10.2025 14:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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During the Free Communication session, Ronda Lun discussed the importance of consistency in the diagnostic workup and shared insights from a scoping review on breakthrough strokes despite anticoagulation, exploring management strategies, risk factors, and diagnostic algorithms.

#WSC2025

22.10.2025 14:18 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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