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Jan 23rd, 2026

ISC26 Fireside Chats


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These dynamic sessions are your opportunity to engage directly with leading experts through in-depth panel discussions and live Q&As. Explore the latest breakthroughs, including the newly released AHA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines, the most recent AHA scientific statements, and insights from the principal investigators behind the biggest late-breaking trials.


Wednesday, Feb. 4

Tiny Threats: The Small Aneurysm Controversies
7:30-9 a.m. | Room 220-222

Controversies on Minimally Invasive Surgeries in ICH
9:15-10:45 a.m. | Room 220-222

Opening Main Event Late-Breaking Science Trials: Q&A
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Room 220-222

Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum: Scientific Statement by the American Heart Association
3:45-4:45 p.m. | Room 220-222


Thursday, Feb. 5

Interpreting the AHA's Scientific Statements: Presentations and Q&A
7:30-9 a.m. | Room 220-222

A Conversation With the Journal Editors
9:15-10:45 a.m. | Room 220-222

Thursday Main Event Late-Breaking Science Trials: Q&A
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Room 243-244

Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines: Q&A Part I: Interventional Treatments and Pediatrics
3:45-4:45 p.m. | Room 220-222

Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines: Q&A Part II: Early Medical Management and Systems of Care and Prehospital
5-6 p.m. | Room 220-222


Friday, Feb. 6

Prequel to the Closing Main Event Late-Breaking Science Trials: Q&A
7:30-9 a.m. | Room 220-222

Thursday Main Event Late-Breaking Science Trials: Q&A
9:15-10:45 a.m. | Room 220-222

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