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Published: February 05, 2026

New medication may reduce chances of a second clot-caused stroke without bleeding risk

American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late-Breaking Science Abstract LB 009

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Dr. Shamar presents LB9 OCEANIC-STROKE at ISC26

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada presents OCEANIC-STROKE trial (LB9)

at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026, Feb. 4 - 6, 2026, in New Orleans.

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Dr. Shamar presents LB9 OCEANIC-STROKE at ISC26 — Dr. Shamar presents LB9 OCEANIC-STROKE at ISC26

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada presents OCEANIC-STROKE trial (LB9)

at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026, Feb. 4 - 6, 2026, in New Orleans.

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Dr. Shamar presents LB9 OCEANIC-STROKE at ISC26 wide shot

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada presents OCEANIC-STROKE trial (LB9)

at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026, Feb. 4 - 6, 2026, in New Orleans.

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Dr. Shamar presents LB9 OCEANIC-STROKE at ISC26 wide shot — Dr. Shamar presents LB9 OCEANIC-STROKE at ISC26 wide shot

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada presents OCEANIC-STROKE trial (LB9)

at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026, Feb. 4 - 6, 2026, in New Orleans.

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Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc — Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Dr. Sharma on ISC26 LB9 OCEANIC-STROKE Trial results

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., principal investigator of the study, the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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Dr. Sharma on ISC26 LB9 OCEANIC-Stroke Addressing patient concerns

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., principal investigator of the study, the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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Dr. Sharma on ISC26 LB9 OCEANIC-Stroke Impact on bleeding

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., principal investigator of the study, the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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Dr. Sharma on ISC26 LB9 OCEANIC-Stroke applying for FDA approval

Mike Sharma, M.D., M.Sc., principal investigator of the study, the Michael G. Degroote Chair in Stroke Prevention, professor of medicine at McMaster University and senior scientist at the Population Health Research Institute, a joint institute of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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Ischemic Stroke Animation

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