World Stroke Organization 
Description: Join us for an expert-led webinar exploring the latest evidence and approaches in optimizing antiplatelet therapy for stroke patients. Chaired by Prof. Simona Sacco, this session will bring together leading voices in the field to address both clinical practice and the role of pharmacogenetics in personalizing stroke care. This webinar is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Genedrive.
Chair: Prof. Simona Sacco
Speakers & Topics:
- Welcome & Introduction from chair – Prof. Simona Sacco (Italy)
- Current Indications for Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Stroke Patients -Prof. Daniel Bezerra (Brazil)
- The Importance of Genetic Testing of CYP2C19 in Stroke Patients – Prof. Bill Newman (UK)
- Q&A discussion
- Closing remarks
Date & Time: Friday 18th, 5-6pm (CEST)
Webinar Details
Speakers:
- Prof. Daniel C. Bezerra, Neurologist and Epidemiologist Specialized in Cerebrovascular Diseases, Hospital Pró‑Cardíaco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Prof. Bill Newman, Professor of Translational Genomic Medicine at the University of Manchester, and Consultant in Genomic Medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Moderator:
- Prof. Simona Sacco, European Stroke Organisation (ESO) President, Professor of Neurology at the University of L'Aquila, Italy
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