Stroke2024 Apr 2026

Observed on , the World Stroke Organization (WSO) campaign shifted focus toward the power of sports and community:

Beyond the ISC, the year was marked by other major international assemblies: 16th World Stroke Congress (WSC 2024)

The #GreaterThanStroke Active Challenge leveraged the "emotional power of sport" to encourage daily physical activity as a primary prevention tool. stroke2024

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) Observed on , the World Stroke Organization (WSO)

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. Major Clinical Highlights (ISC 2024) The ZODIAC trial

The 2024 annual , held in Phoenix, Arizona, from February 7–9, showcased several practice-changing trials: