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Highlights at the WSC

All roads led to Barcelona last week - the setting for the 17th World Stroke Congress. The Angels booth was buzzing, the awards ceremony brought a lump to our throats, a performance of the FAST Heroes song put a smile on every face, and the first-ever WSC escape room provided a unique, interactive educational activity that brought out the competitive spirit in congress attendees.
Angels team 28 October 2025
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