International Collaboration Between Indian Stroke Association and American Stroke Association at ISC 2025, Los Angeles
The symposium aimed to foster collaboration, shared best practices from the US and helped India to advance stroke care technologies~
The collaboration between ISA and ASA will continue, with ASA hosting a one-hour joint session at the 18th Annual Conference of the Indian Stroke Association (INSC 2025) in Lucknow from March 20-23, 2025
The Indian Stroke Association (ISA) collaborated on a joint symposium with the American Stroke Association (ASA) during the International Stroke Congress (ISC) 2025, held in Los Angeles from February 4 to 7, 2025. The symposium, chaired by Dr. Dileep R Yavagal, an interventional neurologist from Miami, and Dr Vijaya Pamidimukkala, President-Elect of ISA, took place on February 5 at the LA Convention Center. Bringing together leading global experts in stroke science and brain health, the ISC 2025 is a premier platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange in cerebrovascular disease. ISA played a key role by delivering expert lectures on stroke services in India, quality care, best practices, and innovative treatment approaches, further strengthening international partnerships in stroke research and care.
Dr. Nirmal Surya, President of the Indian Stroke Association (ISA) delivered a lecture on Neuro-Rehabilitation In Stroke during the joint symposium. Other key speakers included Dr PN N Sylaja, Past President of the Indian Stroke Association who spoke on Endovascular Thrombectomy in India – Challenges and Future, Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian, President of the World Stroke Organization and Past President of the Indian Stroke Association shared insights on Indian experiences with ICH. Dr Vijaya Pamidimukkala highlighted advancements in stroke services- India: Quality care, Best practices, New Approaches during the symposium in the absence of Dr Arvind Sharma, Secretary of the Indian Stroke Association (ISA).
Dr Nirmal Surya, President of the Indian Stroke Association (ISA) said, “The goal of the symposium was to enhance collaboration, foster harmonious learning, and share best practices from the U.S, helping India adopt and improve upon newer technologies in stroke care. The session was well received, with over 100 participants from around the world, sparking engaging discussions that continued for nearly an hour beyond the scheduled time. A key takeaway was that while India faces unique challenges, there is a strong need to increase awareness of stroke care and strengthen rehabilitation services to improve patient outcomes. This symposium provided a critical platform to educate healthcare professionals, and researchers on the latest scientific advancements. ISA advocates for better stroke education, early diagnosis, and effective interventions.”
Dr Nirmal Surya added, “This marks the second time that we had a joint symposium at the International Stroke Congress (ISC). The collaboration between ISA and the ASA will continue in the future. The ISA and ASA are set to hold a one-hour joint session during the 18th Annual Conference of the Indian Stroke Association, Indian National Stroke Conference 2025, to be held at Lucknow on 20th-23rd March 2025.”