American Heart Association Health Care Leaders Celebrate Collaboration at 16th World Stroke Congress
Post-stroke complications – such as infections, respiratory problems and gastrointestinal issues – have been persistent drivers of early mortality and long-term disability and have a heavier health care burden. These significant barriers to recovery have long plagued stroke patients; however, new research and collaboration efforts will give hope to both health care providers and patients. Leaders from the Association and the European stroke Organization signed a new Memorandum of Understanding, which was officially signed at the 16th World Stroke Congress in Abu Dhabi, effectively launching global efforts for stroke treatment into a new era.
The MOU gave an optimistic atmosphere, with the Association’s delegation advancing conversations with global stroke leaders, participating in symposia and contributing to the program’s significant agenda. Mitch Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAHA, the Association’s chief clinical science officer and past president, emphasized the potential of these partnerships to drive innovation and improve care. “Our gracious hosts from the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East North Africa Stroke Organization have committed to working with the Association to improve stroke systems of care and certification of stroke centers throughout the region, which has one of the highest rates of stroke mortality in the world,” he said. “We look forward to growing our collaboration.”
Through collaboration and cooperation, the Association remains firmly committed to advancing best practices and innovation in stroke care training, education, quality improvement and certification standards. Specifically, the adoption of organized stroke unit care with protocol-based management and multidisciplinary teams will help reduce complications, improve outcomes and optimize recovery in persons who have experienced a stroke. This collaboration will help reduce post-stroke complications and improve recovery outcomes for patients worldwide.
Post-stroke complications – such as infections, respiratory problems and gastrointestinal issues – have been persistent drivers of early mortality and long-term disability and have a heavier health care burden. These significant barriers to recovery have long plagued stroke patients; however, new research and collaboration efforts will give hope to both health care providers and patients. Leaders from the Association and the European stroke Organization signed a new Memorandum of Understanding, which was officially signed at the 16th World Stroke Congress in Abu Dhabi, effectively launching global efforts for stroke treatment into a new era.
The MOU gave an optimistic atmosphere, with the Association’s delegation advancing conversations with global stroke leaders, participating in symposia and contributing to the program’s significant agenda. Mitch Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAHA, the Association’s chief clinical science officer and past president, emphasized the potential of these partnerships to drive innovation and improve care. “Our gracious hosts from the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East North Africa Stroke Organization have committed to working with the Association to improve stroke systems of care and certification of stroke centers throughout the region, which has one of the highest rates of stroke mortality in the world,” he said. “We look forward to growing our collaboration.”
Through collaboration and cooperation, the Association remains firmly committed to advancing best practices and innovation in stroke care training, education, quality improvement and certification standards. Specifically, the adoption of organized stroke unit care with protocol-based management and multidisciplinary teams will help reduce complications, improve outcomes and optimize recovery in persons who have experienced a stroke. This collaboration will help reduce post-stroke complications and improve recovery outcomes for patients worldwide.