The program of the Stroke Symposium held in Kathmandu on February 17th and 18th was packed with informative and engaging presentations on a wide range of topics related to stroke care. The symposium featured presentations and a “Hands-On-Training” by Rupal Sedani about the need for quality monitoring and RES-Q, and Dr. Avinash Chandra on the importance of quality monitoring. One of the highlights was Dr. Raju Paudel‘s presentation on the findings of a systematic literature review on stroke care in Nepal, which highlighted the current state of stroke care in the country and provided insights on the way forward.
Other highly regarded speakers covered important topics such as investigations for secondary stroke prevention (Dr Bikram Prasad Gajurel), transient ischemic attack (Dr Pankaj Jalan), and the importance of nursing in stroke care (Jessica Golenia and Nima Begli). Those discussions led to lively discussions at the highest scientific level. And of course Dr Lekhjung Thapa’s enthusiastic speech about key priorities in stroke care shouldn’t be missed.
The symposium also had a unique international perspective, with a presentation by Dr. Tamer Roushdy from Egypt, who shared the Egyptian experience in stroke care. Dr. Roushdy’s presentation was informative and engaging, providing insight into stroke care in a different setting and offering a fresh perspective on the opportunities that stroke care presents.
Overall, the program was well-rounded and informative, covering a wide range of topics and providing attendees with valuable insights and knowledge to enhance their stroke care practice.