Optimising antiplatelet strategies in stroke care
World Stroke Academy webinar
Friday 19 September 2025
5–6 pm CEST (Central European Summer Time)
1–2 am AEST
Join the World Stroke Academy for an expert-led webinar exploring the latest evidence and approaches in optimising antiplatelet therapy for stroke patients. Chaired by Prof. Simona Sacco, this session will bring together leading voices in the field to address both clinical practice and the role of pharmacogenetics in personalizing stroke care. This webinar is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Genedrive.
Speakers & topics:
- Welcome & Introduction from chair – Prof. Simona Sacco, European Stroke Organisation (ESO) President, Professor of Neurology at the University of L'Aquila, Italy.
- Current Indications for Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Stroke Patients – Prof. Daniel Bezerra, Neurologist and Epidemiologist Specialized in Cerebrovascular Diseases, Hospital Pró‑Cardíaco, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The Importance of Genetic Testing of CYP2C19 in Stroke Patients – Prof. Bill Newman, Professor of Translational Genomic Medicine at the University of Manchester and Consultant in Genomic Medicine at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
- Q&A discussion.
- Closing remarks.
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