Europe is failing to provide adequate stroke care and support The scale of stroke care crisis is laid bare by new data release New data collected as part of the Stroke Action Plan for Europe (SAP-E)...
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Update on Alteplase and Tenecteplase shortage – ESO Statement and Information
On April 14, the ESO published their 4th information letter about alteplase and tenecteplase shortage in Europe.
UPDATE ON THROMBOLYTIC DRUG SHORTAGE
Thrombolytic drug shortage is expected to last until 2024. The manufacturing company is limiting supply to all countries worldwide. Currently, the impact on future drug delivery is still unclear....
FAST 4-WARD voor BEROERTE
Voor de 2022 editie van Wereld Beroertedag organiseren verschillende ziekenhuizen regionale wandelingen, met de steun van de Belgian Stroke Council. Dit initiatief heet “FAST 4-ward”. Via de app...
1 in 5 Europeans have high blood pressure
We support the Stroke Alliance for Europe (SAFE) on European Stroke Awareness Day (Tuesday 10 May) to raise awareness of #StrokePrevention. High blood pressure is one of 10 key modifiable risk...
5th Belgian scientific Stroke Workshop
SAVE THE DATE The 5th Belgian scientific stroke workshop will be held this year at the CHU of Charleroi on 30th September. Visit the scientific stroke workshop page for more information
Recognize stroke – get acquainted with the FAST score
Treatment of brain infarct becomes less effective over time. Earlier hospital admission and treatment may help avoid disability. The Face-Arm-Speech-Time (FAST) score teaches us the most common...
Stroke Action Plan Europe – 11 May
For the European Stroke Awareness Day (May the 11th), The European Stroke Organisation and the Stroke Alliance for Europe are asking Europe officials to sign the Declaration of the Stroke Action...
European Stroke Awareness Day
Pascal Lecomte, president of the Stroke&Go patient organisation and member of the Belgian Stroke Council produced a video in order to disseminate information about stroke. Let's be aware! Let...