World Stroke Organization Welcome to the WSA Podcast Series – where knowledge meets action in the fight against stroke.
From Paper to Practice: Ep.1 – WSO Vascular Dementia Factsheet 2026
Welcome to the first episode of From Paper to Practice, a podcast series of the International Journal of Stroke and the World Stroke Academy. Join Dr. Ahmed Nasreldein and Dr. Vera Yuan Cai as they discuss the recently published WSO Vascular Dementia Factsheet 2026 and why vascular dementia is a critical - and often overlooked - clinical and public-health priority. Drawing on the latest evidence, this episode explores the true global burden of vascular dementia, its frequent coexistence with neurodegenerative diseases, and the urgent need for better recognition, standardized diagnosis, and stronger prevention strategies. Reference: Cai Y, Mok VCT, Markus HS. Vascular dementia: World Stroke Organization fact sheet 2026. International Journal of Stroke. 2026;0(0). doi:10.1177/17474930251404243
Accessible Stroke Training for all: Voices from the WGSP on the new Core Skills e-Learning Modules
In this episode, we spotlight an inspiring collaboration within the Wessex Global Stroke Partnership (WGSP), a long-standing initiative connecting stroke clinicians in the UK, Ghana, Zambia and The Gambia. Listeners hear directly from the teams behind the new Core Skills E-Learning Modules, developed to strengthen stroke care and make training accessible for clinicians and caregivers in low- and middle-income settings. Access the modules here: https://wgstrokemodules.org/
Meet the Trialist: Dr. Sampaio Silva on Trial designs and the Future of Stroke Prevention
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Gisele Sampaio Silva shares valuable insights on Factor XI inhibitors and their potential to transform stroke prevention. Interview conducted by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto, Editor-in-Chief of the World Stroke Academy. This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG. #WSC2025 #StrokePrevention #FactorXI #MeetTheTrialist #WSCtvStudio
Meet the Trialist: Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh on Factor XI Inhibitors and the Future of Stroke Prevention
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Ashkan Shoamanesh shares valuable insights on Factor XI inhibitors and their potential to transform stroke prevention. Interview conducted by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto, Editor-in-Chief of the World Stroke Academy. This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG. #WSC2025 #StrokePrevention #FactorXI #MeetTheTrialist #WSCtvStudio
Meet the Trialist: Dr. Mike Sharma on Factor XI Inhibitors and ongoing trials for Stroke Prevention
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Mike Sharma shares valuable insights on Factor XI inhibitors and their potential to transform stroke prevention. Interview conducted by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto, Editor-in-Chief of the World Stroke Academy. This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG. #WSC2025 #StrokePrevention #FactorXI #MeetTheTrialist #WSCtvStudio
RES-Q+: Global Registry for Stroke Care Improvement – Interview to Prof. Mikulik by Prof. Pontes
How can stroke care be improved globally through real-time data? In this episode, Prof. Robert Mikulik speaks with Prof. Octavio Marques Pontes-Neto about the RES-Q Registry of Stroke Care Quality+, a global initiative to support quality improvement in stroke care by collecting and analyzing performance data. Learn how real-time data collection and benchmarking are helping stroke centers worldwide enhance outcomes and performance. Learn more here: https://stroke.qualityregistry.org/
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#Prehospital beyond MSU
🚑🧠 Most strokes aren’t seen by MSUs.
The future? Smart regular ambulances using telemedicine, AI, portable brain devices & ultra-early blood biomarkers to triage stroke faster—anywhere
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🎓New module available now: https://world-stroke-academy.org/courses/importance-of-nutrition-in-acute-stroke-care-recovery/
From dysphagia to recovery: nutrition plays a critical role across the stroke care continuum. Explore the science and practical guidance in our free on demand course💻
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The onboarding trainings for the deployment of the digital rehabilitation tool used in post-stroke care #iFlexo in Nigeria and Sierra Leone took place today as part of the collaboration between @WorldStrokeOrg and Merz Therapeutics.
The trainings were delivered by Dr. Alexandre
📊New Infographic! Current Insights into Antithrombotic Therapies for #IschemicStroke Prevention - #AtheroscleroticStroke Disease: https://world-stroke-academy.org/news/current-insights-into-antithrombotic-therapies-for-ischemic-stroke-prevention-focus-on-atherosclerotic-stroke-disease/
🎓Related education: https://world-stroke-academy.org/webinars/antithrombotic-therapy-for-atherosclerotic-stroke-prevention-current-insights-future-perspectives/
Learn the latest strategies🎯
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