The #GreaterThanStroke Active Challenge leveraged the "emotional power of sport" to encourage daily physical activity as a primary prevention tool.
1-year outcomes from the SELECT2 trial confirmed that endovascular thrombectomy significantly improves long-term functional outcomes for patients with large ischemic strokes. World Stroke Day 2024: #GreaterThanStroke
In 2024, the global medical and advocacy communities centered their "stroke2024" efforts on groundbreaking clinical research and a high-energy awareness campaign under the theme . Major Clinical Highlights (ISC 2024) stroke2024
Observed on , the World Stroke Organization (WSO) campaign shifted focus toward the power of sports and community:
Advocacy emphasized that 80% of strokes are preventable through lifestyle changes such as managing high blood pressure, regular exercise (at least 30 minutes daily), and quitting smoking. Major Clinical Highlights (ISC 2024) Observed on ,
The ZODIAC trial found that zero-degree (flat) head positioning is safe and improves outcomes for patients with large vessel occlusions awaiting thrombectomy, compared to the traditional 30-degree elevation.
The Fast AI smartphone app demonstrated accuracy comparable to neurologists in detecting acute stroke signs using machine learning algorithms on audio and video recordings. Beyond the ISC, the year was marked by
Beyond the ISC, the year was marked by other major international assemblies: 16th World Stroke Congress (WSC 2024)