World Stroke Congress Update, September 2025

01 Oct 2025

Less Than a Month Until WSC 2025!

The 17^th World Stroke Congress is just around the corner, and there’s still time to join us in Barcelona! With less than a month to go, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative event shaping the future of stroke care.

By attending WSC 2025, you’ll engage in thought-provoking sessions led by world-renowned experts and gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in stroke research and treatment. Plus, you can earn up to 19.5 European CME credits (ECMECs) to enhance your professional qualifications.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, network with leaders in the field, or contribute to global conversations about stroke care, WSC 2025 is the perfect platform. Join us and make your mark in the future of stroke medicine.

Expand Your Learning with Specialized Courses & Workshops

Enhance your WSC 2025 experience by joining exclusive workshops and courses. Begin with the Pre-Congress Workshop on October 21 and explore an additional variety of workshops and courses on October 24. Each is designed to give you practical skills and insights to advance your stroke care practice.

Stroke Code Simulation: Enhancing Acute Stroke Response Across the Continuum of Care – From Prehospital to Advanced In-Hospital Management

Join this hands-on workshop to enhance your skills in acute stroke management. Designed for stroke neurologists, emergency physicians, and other professionals, you'll learn to rapidly recognize and triage stroke patients, optimize ischemic stroke management, and improve team communication under pressure. The workshop includes high-fidelity simulations and multidisciplinary teaching to reflect real-life stroke care.

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 13:00 – 18:00

Place: Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona

Neurocritical Care Workshop

This simulation-based workshop will immerse participants in managing acute ischemic stroke, thrombolysis and thrombectomy, and intracerebral hemorrhage in the neurocritical care setting. Through interactive simulations, you’ll make real-time clinical decisions and enhance teamwork and communication. By the end, you'll master evidence-based strategies for critical care management and interdisciplinary decision-making.

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 | 08:00-9:30

Hands-on Training: In Early Post-Stroke Loop Recorder Implantation

This hands-on workshop trains early-career stroke neurologists and nurses in early atrial fibrillation (AF) detection after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Participants will learn about implantable loop recorders (ILRs) for AF detection, practice implantation techniques, and use the CareLink monitoring platform with iPads.

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 | 08:00-9:30

And that’s not all! Take a closer look at WSC’s additional workshops & courses on Friday October 24, 2025.

Courses and Workshops

Challenge Yourself in the WSC 2025 Escape Room!

Ready for an educational challenge? WSC 2025 presents the Escape Room experience - a unique and interactive way to test your knowledge of stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

You and your team will be tasked with solving medical knowledge-based puzzles, testing your expertise in stroke care in an exciting, hands-on environment. It’s an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and have fun while enhancing your understanding of stroke medicine.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! Come be part of the Escape Room and put your skills to the test!

Learn More About the Escape Room

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