Global expert consensus on the importance of secondary stroke prevention: challenges, care coordination and unmet needs for non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke survivors

This is the first Delphi-based global consensus focused specifically on unmet needs in SSP. The experts agreed on several challenges-notably, recurrent stroke risks-and consistently emphasised that the impact of recurrent stroke is underappreciated. This Delphi panel's strong consensus underscores the real-world barriers, clinical inefficiencies and unmet needs that remain in SSP treatment and management. Addressing these challenges will require sustained investment in SSP treatments, education and innovation.