Beware Of Stroke As The Main Killer In Indonesia, BLINC Holds First Conference Of Neurovascular

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JAKARTA - Currently, stroke is the main cause of death in Indonesia which is also known as a catastrophic disease. Strokes cause symptoms that affect the patient's daily activities due to mild to severe defects or even full care assistance from nurses. The number of stroke events continues to increase, especially in big cities.

In some areas in Indonesia, many cases are not diagnosed and do not receive adequate treatment. Able to collaborate with international experts, and welcome participants from various countries, BLINC will be a forum for doctors to share, learn and improve knowledge, and strengthen relations between countries.

Supported by the health ministry, BLINC aims to advance the medical industry, precisely in the field of neurovascular engineering. In Bali, Indonesia hosted the first International Neurovascular Intervention Conference. This conference, held at the prestigious Bali International Convention Center from April 25 to 27, brought together leading experts, scientists, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to share their best insights, innovations, and practices in the field of neurovascular intervention.

The conference opened with the main speech by Dr. Affan Priyambodo, a well-known neurosurgeon. Dr. Affan highlighted that at this conference was the first opportunity where the most recent speakers gathered including Dr. Kumara Tini as from science radiology, Rene Chapot as an intracratural neuroradiology and therapy specialist, as well as Dr. Affan himself as a neurosurgery specialist. The importance of this conference is in fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among professionals dedicated to the treatment of neuromuscular disorders

We express our deepest gratitude to the Ministry of Health and all participants whose contribution has facilitated the successful implementation of this conference. BLINC remains committed to advancing knowledge in Neurovascular treatments, aiming to reduce the incidence of stroke-related deaths," said Dr. Affan Priyambodo as CMO BLINC was quoted from media information, Friday, April 26. Throughout the three-day event, participants were treated to various presentations, panel discussions, and live workshops covering various aspects of neurovascular intervention. Topics range from the latest advances in endovascular therapy for stroke and aneurism treatment to new technologies in neuroimaging and interooperative monitoring. One of the highlights of this conference is the presentation of innovative research on new treatment modalities for complex neurovascular conditions. Experts share their experiences and results, providing valuable insights in improving patient care and clinical results.

We really appreciate the support of sponsors who come from outside the health industry. This indicates that the interest to encourage collective missions to increase neurovascular knowledge is very high. Currently, the government's data on stroke sufferers is almost two million cases, but what we can handle is only about 2500 - 3000 cases. Our great hope is that this event can provide future changes to the neurovascular industry in Indonesia," said Dr. Affan.

Prof. Rene Chapot said With this event hopefully it can open various parties for collaboration in order to detect stroke from an early age. Because actually this store can start early, but indeed every stakeholder can collaborate well."

"And we chose Bali, because of its cultural wealth that we really deserve to be proud of international guests," continued Dr. Affan.

In the future, organizers will state their commitment to make this conference a regular event, with plans to expand its scope and reach in the years to come. By bringing together experts from around the world, this conference aims to remain at the forefront of neurovascular intervention, encouraging progress and innovation for the benefit of patients everywhere. This event was almost attended by approximately 400 participants of national and foreign doctors and nurses.