Entries by StrokeChallenges

Key Takeaways from ISC 2025: How Negative Trials Still Shape Stroke Care

The 2025 International Stroke Conference (ISC) showcased new science and global best practices in stroke care. While several late-breaking trials showed no benefit, such findings still advance science and may already influence patient outcomes and practice. Here, we summarize key trials to help you review published data or track upcoming publications.

Stroke Program Research – From PSC to CSC – Strategies for Success

As stroke program leadership ponder taking a Primary Stroke Center (PSC) to Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) status, one of the more common challenges is how to scale a stroke research program to meet the research standard. Today, we offer suggestions for scaling and sustaining a stroke research program and successfully navigate CSC certification. 

Are The Financial Tough Times Behind Us?

A new reality is upon us! Hospitals are experiencing unprecedented challenges in maintaining operations at a profitable level. What can you do, as a stroke program leader, to help mitigate financial worries of your organization and support the hospital and/or system’s 2023 strategic priorities?