7th Belgian scientific Stroke Workshop
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The 7th Belgian Scientific Stroke Workshop will be held this year at Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg on 20th September.
Visit the scientific stroke workshop page for more information
BSC Applauds Initial Step in Stroke Care Structuring but Calls for Uniform Criteria Across Regions
On 23 May 2024, the BSC published a press release applauding the recognition of Belgian S2 centres, but calling for uniform certification criteria across the country. Read it here
Joint Statement ESO and SAFE commemorate European Stroke Awareness Day 9 May 2023
Europe is failing to provide adequate stroke care and support
The scale of stroke care crisis is laid bare by new data release
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) Stroke Service Tracker reveals the
gross inequity of access to care and support for stroke patients and stroke survivors across Europe.
The SAP-E was launched in 2018 to provide a framework for European governments to improve stroke care
and support for all European citizens. As part of this plan, data from 36 countries across Europe, covering
12 key areas of improvement, has been collected in and is available via the SAP-E website.
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 symptoms of stroke, in order to recognize it faster and get treated!
Click on the images to see the FAST score explained!
