Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), in collaboration with Focus Gulf, presents the inaugural SSMC International Stroke Symposium — a premier hybrid event taking place on 27 September 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
This event focuses on advancing collaborative approaches to enhance patient recovery. At SSMC, patients are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why this symposium features inspiring talks, practical workshops, and valuable opportunities to connect with peers and exchange strategies to elevate patient experience.
Whether you’re exploring new treatments or learning from real-world experiences, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and new connections.
Join us in shaping the future of stroke care — be part of the conversation, the collaboration, and the change.
Bringing together experts in neurology, rehabilitation, nursing, and allied health, the symposium aims to address the global impact of stroke and improve patient outcomes.
All healthcare professionals involved in stroke care, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, emergency physicians, nurses, therapists, and rehabilitation specialists.
Academics, researchers, and students with an interest in stroke and cerebrovascular health.
CME/CPD Credits: Opportunities for professional development through accredited sessions.
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8:30 – 9 a.m. | Registration | ||||||
9 – 9:05 a.m. | Opening Remarks | ||||||
9:05 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome Message | ||||||
Session 1 |
Moderator 1: Dr. Seby John Moderator 2: Dr. Aiman Salem Quateen |
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9:15 – 9:35 a.m. | No-reflow Phenomenon and Reperfusion Enhancement |
Dr. Mohammed Almekhlafi |
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9:35 – 9:55 a.m. | Low Profile Stent Retrieval for Thrombectomy in Distal Vessel Occlusion |
Dr. Khalil Kurdi |
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9:55 – 10:15 a.m. | Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Stroke (SSMC Experience) |
Dr. Aiman Salem Quateen |
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10:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Q&A | ||||||
10:30 – 10:50 a.m. | Coffee Break | ||||||
Session 2 |
Moderator 1: Dr. Isam Sayed Saleh Moderator 2: Dr. Taleb Mohamed Almansoori |
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10:50 – 11:10 a.m. | Intracranial Atherosclerotic Treatment |
Dr. Seby John |
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11:10 – 11:30 a.m. | Difficult Cases in Acute Stroke |
Dr. Suhail Abdulla Alrukn |
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11:30 – 11:50 a.m. | Stroke Pathways in Abu Dhabi |
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti |
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11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. | Role of Tenecteplase in Acute Stroke |
Dr. Waqar Haider Gaba |
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12:10 – 12:25 p.m. | Q&A | ||||||
12:25 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break | ||||||
Session 3 |
Moderator 1: Dr. Tarek Ahmed Rayan Moderator 2: Dr. Abdul Ghani Moussa Pacha |
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1:30 – 1:50 p.m. | Artificial Intelligence in Stroke |
Dr. Ahmed Salem Quateen |
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1:50 – 2:10 p.m. | Complex Wide Neck Aneurysm Surgery vs. Endovascular Treatment |
Dr. Mohammad Asha |
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2:10 – 2:30 p.m | Sleep or Not to Sleep |
Dr. Yara Al Jalbout |
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. | Q&A | ||||||
2:45 – 3 p.m. | Coffee Break | ||||||
Session 4 |
Moderator 1: Dr.Josef Alawneh Moderator 2: Dr. Alessandro Terruzzi |
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3 – 3:20 p.m. | Advanced Imaging in Acute Stroke |
Dr. Manzoor Ahmed |
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3:20 – 3:40 p.m. | Tenecteplase Bridging Therapy vs. Bypass |
Dr. Alessandro Terruzzi |
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3:40 – 4 p.m. | Blood Pressure Management After Acute Ischemic Stroke in Critical Care |
Dr. Khurram Saleem Khan |
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4 – 4:20 p.m. | Moya Moya Stroke and Cerebral Revascularisation |
Dr. Tarek Ahmed Rayan |
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4:20 – 4:45 p.m. | Q&A | ||||||
4:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Dr. Josef Alawneh |
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