WSO Heart-Brain Program for Stroke and Cardiology Collaboration
Explore the successful implementation of the WSO Heart-Brain Program at multiple global sites, enhancing interactions between stroke specialists and cardiologists. Learn about joint clinics, patient protocols, and valuable outcomes achieved. Discover how this program bridges the gap between specialized services to improve patient care.
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WSO HEART BRAIN PROGRAM Marc Fisher, M.D. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School Boston, MA, USA
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Learning Objectives To learn more about the interactions between stroke specialists and cardiologists To learn how the two services can enhance cooperation To learn how the WSO BEATS program tried to improve the interaction between the two services at 10 sites around the world To overview the results achieved by the program at the sites
Key Messages The BEATS program successfully was implemented at 9 of 10 sites The program improved the interactions between the stroke and cardiology services at these sites Joint clinics and patient protocols for PFO closure and left atrial appendage closure were implemented at these sites A cardiology consultant was added to the stroke team at many sites
