The heart and brain are inextricably linked and share a number of common risk factors that can be leveraged in both primary and secondary prevention. Approximately 25% of all strokes are caused by emboli (blood clots) from the heart, most often due to atrial fibrillation. Many strokes of undetermined cause (“cryptogenic etiology”) are likely also due to atrial fibrillation or other heart disease. Conversely, strokes can affect and trigger serious arrhythmias.
It is therefore very important that Norway’s leading experts gather to discuss and provide an update on what is new in the prevention, acute treatment, and rehabilitation of cardiovascular diseases.
The purpose of the conference is to contribute to strengthening competence and interdisciplinary collaboration in stroke and heart disease at all levels within the Norwegian healthcare system
More information can be found here.
