Collaterals 2016: Translating the collaterome around the globe.

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Vascular Medicine
• Medical Conferences

Background:

• Acute ischemic stroke treatment faces challenges in selecting patients for definitive therapy based on collateral status.
• Understanding the individual's collaterome (capacity to offset ischemia) is crucial for precision stroke medicine.
• Disseminating expert methods and leveraging networking are vital for advancing stroke science.

Purpose of the Study:

• To convene global experts to discuss collateral circulation in acute ischemic stroke.
• To address challenges in applying collateral status for optimal patient triage and treatment selection.
• To foster networking and rapid dissemination of knowledge on the collaterome and stroke therapy.

Main Methods:

• A multidisciplinary scientific conference (Collaterals 2016) was held, convening over 50 international faculty.
• The program included sessions focused on translating the collaterome concept into acute stroke therapy.
• A hybrid format connected on-site and remote participants from over 22 countries, utilizing innovative videoconferencing.

Main Results:

• The conference facilitated discussion on pivotal factors in precision stroke medicine, including the collaterome and collateral profiles.
• It highlighted the need for generalizable triage paradigms based on collateral status for acute ischemic stroke.
• The event successfully connected global experts, promoting networking and knowledge diffusion.

Conclusions:

• Collateral status and the collaterome are key considerations for precision medicine in acute ischemic stroke.
• The symposium provided a valuable platform for global collaboration and advancing the understanding of collateral circulation.
• The meeting format serves as a model for future international scientific conferences in stroke science.