American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2025

The American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2025 is designed for a diverse audience of professionals dedicated to cerebrovascular disease and brain health. Attendees typically include:

• Neurologists and stroke specialists seeking the latest advancements in stroke treatment and prevention.
• Researchers and scientists presenting and discussing cutting-edge studies on stroke pathophysiology and therapies.
• Clinicians from various fields, including emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and nursing, looking to enhance patient care.
• Healthcare professionals interested in networking and forming collaborations to improve stroke outcomes.
• Industry experts and policymakers focused on innovations in stroke management and public health initiatives.

The conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with global thought leaders, explore groundbreaking research, and contribute to the evolving landscape of stroke care.

 

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
#ISC25 Pre-Conference Symposia and State of the Science Stroke Nursing Symposium

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
International Stroke Conference 2025 sessions begin

Friday, February 7, 2025
International Stroke Conference 2025 sessions end

ISC 2025 Schedule-at-a-Glance
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 Activities

Time
Activity

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Stroke Nursing Symposium

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fast and Furious: Stroke in the Real World – Addressing Challenges in Acute Stroke Management

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
HEADS-UP: Health Equity and Actionable Disparities in Stroke: Understanding and Problem-Solving

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Stroke in the Lab World: Investigational Targets in Ischemic Stroke: Ready, Set, Translate!

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 Activities

Time
Activity

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Advances and Controversies in Pediatric Moyamoya Disease
Cerebrovascular Inflammatory Disorders the Stroke Neurologist Needs to Know: Blood Vessels on Fire
Developing Sustainable and Unique Models for Community Stroke Education
Post-stroke Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: New Insights, Challenges and Opportunities
Stroke Prevention in the United States and Europe (a European Stroke Organisation / ASA Joint Symposium)
Acute Treatment: Systemic Thrombolysis and Cerebroprotection Oral Abstracts I
Neuroendovascular Oral Abstracts I
Risk Factors and Prevention Oral Abstracts I

9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Optimal Blood Pressure Management in Acute Cerebrovascular Disease
Bench to Bedside and Beyond – Adjunctive Neurostimulation Interventions and Therapies To Maximize Post-Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Non-acute Subdural Hematomas (AANS/CNS CV Section Session)
Stroke, Brain Health, and the Brain Economy (an American Academy of Neurology / ASA Joint Symposium)
The Paola De Rango Session: Understudied Factors Contributing to Disparities in Stroke Risk and Outcomes in Women Across the Continuum of Disease and Care
Clinical Rehabilitation and Recovery Oral Abstracts
Imaging Oral Abstracts I
Large Vessel Disease from Arteries to Veins (Non-Acute Treatment) Oral Abstracts

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Opening Main Event

AHA’s Chief Executive Officer’s Welcome and the AHA Presidential Address
ISC Program Chair’s Welcoming Remarks
Feinberg Award Lecture
Late-Breaking Science Trial Results

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Moderated Digital Poster Sessions
Science and Technology Hall

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cerebrovascular Diseases in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
Modernizing Stroke Trials for the 21st Century -Scale, Strategy, and Technology
Navigating the Pediatric Ischemic Stroke Landscape: Innovations in Prehospital and Intrahospital Management
Cerebrovascular Systems of Care Oral Abstracts I
Intracerebral Hemorrhage Oral Abstracts I
Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts I
Risk Factors and Prevention Oral Abstracts II

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Moderated Digital Poster Sessions
Science and Technology Hall

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bench to Bedside and Beyond -Understanding Sporadic CSVD Through the Lens of CADASIL And Other Monogenic CSVDS
Endovascular thrombectomy for distal medium vessel occlusions – How far is too far?
Management Decisions Surrounding Antithrombotic Treatment in Patients with ICH: A Physician’s Perspective
Reclaiming Sight: Exploring Effective Approaches to Visual Field Recovery after Stroke
The Taboo Topic: Sexuality After Stroke
Acute Treatment: Systemic Thrombolysis and Cerebroprotection Oral Abstracts II
Health Services, Quality Improvement, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Oral Abstracts I

4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Bench to Bedside and Beyond -Understanding Sporadic CSVD Through the Lens of CADASIL And Other Monogenic CSVDS (cont)
Advancements in Stroke services – INDIA: Quality care, Best Practices & New Approaches (an Indian Stroke Association / ASA Joint Symposium)
Case Recordings in Live Conditions: Best Management Practices 1
It’s All in The Head: Psychological Health is Brain Health
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Monitoring and Management Complications
Health Services, Quality Improvement, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Oral Abstracts II
Imaging Oral Abstracts II
Neuroendovascular Oral Abstracts II

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Moderated Poster Tours
Poster Sessions

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 Activities

Time
Activity

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Adding Insult to Injury: Stroke in the Context of Pre-existing Disability and Dementia
Advancing Regional Thrombectomy Systems of Care: Global Perspectives
Bench to Bedside and Beyond – What Do We Know About the Role of Inflammation in Intracranial Hemorrhage?
East Asia Specific Forms of Stroke: RNF213 Related Vasculopathy (a Japan Stroke Society / ASA Joint Symposium)
Ramping Up Advanced Practice Provider Scholarship
Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations Oral Abstracts
Intracerebral Hemorrhage Oral Abstracts II
Translational Basic Science Oral Abstracts I

9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Optimal Imaging for Patient Triage in the Late Time Window and with Large Cores? (Debate)
“Where I Am Now” – Evidence-based psychological interventions to improve outcomes of stroke rehabilitation
Complexities and Complications: Lessons In Training: Trainee Case Studies Session 1
Exploring the Future of ICAD Diagnosis and Management (a JAHA Journal Session)
Brain Health Oral Abstracts
Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts II
Risk Factors and Prevention Oral Abstracts III
Translational Basic Science Oral Abstracts II

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday Main Event

Sacco Outstanding Stroke Research Mentor Lecture
Willis Award Lecture
Late-Breaking Science Trial Results

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Moderated Digital Poster Sessions
Science and Technology Hall

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Advancing the Understanding of Dolichoectasia: Current Status and Future Directions
Aspiration Risk Screening: Updated Evidence and a Call for Advocacy
Best Interventions vs. Conservative Management for Unruptured Brain Aneurysms: Assessing the Risks and Benefits
Hot Topics on Hot Carotids
Stroke in Indigenous and First Nations Populations (an Australian and New Zealand Stroke Organisation / ASA Joint Symposium)
AHA Statements and Guidelines: Stroke Primary Prevention
Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts III
Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts IV

3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Moderated Digital Poster Sessions
Science and Technology Hall

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Case Recordings in Live Conditions: Best Management Practices 2
Clinical Translation of Randomized Trials: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Importance Of Designing Trials With Patient And Community Engagement for Implementability
In-Hospital Care; from the ICU to Discharge Oral Abstracts
Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts V
75 Years of NINDS-supported Research to Advance Stroke Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: From Bench to Bedside and Beyond
Bench to Bedside and Beyond – Attacking the Swell: Vascular Permeability and Cerebral Edema Post-Stroke
AHA Statements and Guidelines: Updates

4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Inside the AHA’s Research Enterprise: Grant Funding and Other Opportunities
New Horizons in medical therapy for stroke prevention
Partnering with Patients to Improve Post-Stroke Care
Treatment of Spontaneous Severe Deep Intracerebral Hemorrhage
75 Years of NINDS-supported Research to Advance Stroke Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: From Bench to Bedside and Beyond (cont)
Bench to Bedside and Beyond – Attacking the Swell: Vascular Permeability and Cerebral Edema Post-Stroke (cont)
Late-Breaking Science Oral Abstracts VI
Game of Strokes

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Moderated Digital Poster Sessions
Science and Technology Hall

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 Activities

Time
Activity

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Complexities and Complications: Lessons In Training: Trainee Case Studies Session 2
High Profile Thrombolysis Randomized Controlled Trials
Innate Immune Targets after Stroke
Leveraging Real-World Evidence to Enhance Stroke Outcomes
Cerebrovascular Nursing and Advanced Practice Providers and Therapists Oral Abstracts
Pediatric Cerebrovascular Disease Oral Abstracts
Risk Factors and Prevention Oral Abstracts IV
Bugher Foundation Session

9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Acute Stenting during Endovascular Therapy for Large vessel Occlusions
Establishing Stroke Centers of Excellence – Beyond Stroke services and Quality (a World Stroke Organisation / ASA Joint Symposium)
New and Alternative Thrombolytic Therapies (a Stroke Journal session)
Unspoken Bias: The Influence of Language and Culture on Stroke Care and Research
Updates on Cerebral White Matter Disease in 2025: Mechanisms, Implications, Treatment
Cerebrovascular Systems of Care Oral Abstracts II
Health Services, Quality Improvement, and Patient-Centered Outcomes Oral Abstracts III
Translational Basic Science Oral Abstracts III

11:00 a.m. to 1:05 p.m.
Closing Main Event

Sherman Award Lecture
Late-Breaking Science Trial Results
ISC Program Chair’s Closing Remarks