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The Brain & Heart Global Initiative (BEAT) pilot program successfully established neurocardiology collaborations in 90% of sites, improving stroke care. Further studies are needed to assess long-term impact and sustainability.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurocardiology
  • Stroke Medicine
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • The World Stroke Organization (WSO) developed the Brain & Heart Global Initiative (BEAT) to foster collaboration between cardiologists and stroke physicians.
  • The pilot program focused on atrial fibrillation (AF), patent foramen ovale (PFO), and stroke-heart syndrome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of establishing clinical collaborations between cardiology and stroke teams.
  • To develop and implement clinical pathways for AF, PFO, and stroke-heart syndrome management.
  • To identify challenges and improvements for future large-scale implementation.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot program involving 10 sites across 8 countries.
  • Key metrics included developing clinical pathways, establishing regular neurocardiology rounds, and integrating cardiologists into stroke teams.
  • Secondary objectives focused on identifying implementation challenges and qualitative improvements.

Main Results:

  • The program achieved its primary feasibility outcome in 90% of participating sites.
  • Common challenges included limited access to medications, diagnostic, and therapeutic technologies.
  • A significant qualitative improvement was a more standardized approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • The WSO BEAT pilot program demonstrates the feasibility of developing neurocardiology collaborations.
  • Long-term sustainability and impact on stroke care quality require further investigation in larger, longer-duration studies.