Team of Lithuanian Stroke Centres Receives Prestigious Angels Award

A team of Lithuania’s major stroke centres was awarded the prestigious Angels Award at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC), which took place in Switzerland on 15-17 May.

ESOC is one of the largest and most important stroke events in the world. This year’s conference was attended by nearly 5,000 participants from over 40 countries, most of whom are neurologists..

The conference includes presentations of the latest research findings, scientific presentations, and the traditional European Stroke Angels Awards, which honour the professionals who have made significant contributions to improving stroke care.

The Lithuanian team was awarded for its stroke simulation training for neurologists and stroke team members from Lithuania and abroad starting 2020.

The training was attended by specialists from Lithuania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Georgia, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Hungary.

The training was organised by Prof. Antanas Vaitkus, Head of the Department of Neurology of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Prof. Vaidas Matijošaitis, Head of the Stroke Sector of Kaunas Clinics, Prof. Dalius Jatužis, Head of the Centre of Neurology of the Santaros Clinic of Vilnius University, and Assoc. Prof. Aleksandras Vilionskis, Head of the Stroke Centre of the Republican Vilnius University Hospital.

“This is a good example of how neurologists from different Lithuanian stroke treatment centres effectively join efforts to work in one team and achieve good results. This is an international recognition of our experience and the country’s promotion on the international stage,” said Assoc. Prof. A. Vilionskis.

“The members of our stroke simulation training team are very grateful for all the help from the staff of the LSMU Simulation Centre, colleagues from the Emergency Department of the LSMU Hospital, and colleagues from Interventional Radiology for organising the training. This appreciation extends to all our colleagues who contributed to the common goal”, agreed Professor A. Vaitkus of LSMU.