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WSC 2026 | Where does neuroprotection for stroke treatment stand in 2026?

Marc Fisher • 22 Oct 2026
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Marc Fisher, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, discusses the current state of neuroprotection for stroke treatment, highlighting the shift towards combining neuroprotection with thrombectomy as a potential proof of concept. Prof. Fisher discusses positive trial results from China, but expresses caution regarding the interpretation of these results. This interview took place at the 18th World Stroke Congress (WSC) in Seoul, Korea.

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