MENA-Adapted Guidelines

Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

About MENA-SINO

The Middle East and North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization

Our Mission

MENA-SINO is dedicated to improving stroke and neurointervention care across the Middle East and North Africa region through evidence-based guidelines, education, research collaboration, and advocacy for better healthcare access and outcomes.

Key Achievements

45+ Expert Contributors

Multidisciplinary panel from across MENA region

20+ Countries Represented

Comprehensive regional coverage including conflict-affected areas

142 Regional Publications

MENA-specific literature and dataset analyses reviewed

9 Professional Endorsements

Support from major regional medical societies

85% Consensus Achievement

High agreement rate through modified Delphi process

Evidence-Based Approach

Systematic adaptation of international guidelines

Our Focus Areas

Improve Patient Outcomes

Enhance aSAH management across diverse healthcare settings in the MENA region through evidence-based, culturally appropriate guidelines.

Bridge Resource Gaps

Provide practical recommendations that work across different resource levels, from state-of-the-art facilities to resource-limited settings.

Foster Regional Collaboration

Strengthen networks between healthcare providers and institutions across the MENA region for knowledge sharing and mutual support.

Advance Medical Education

Develop training programs and educational resources tailored to regional needs and cultural contexts.

Key Contributors

Dr. Ossama Yassin Mansour

Lead Author & Corresponding Author
Stroke and Neurointervention Center, Alexandria University, Egypt
yassinossama@yahoo.com

Dr. Tamer Hassan

Co-Author
Stroke and Neurointervention Center, Alexandria University, Egypt

Dr. Syed I. Hussain

Co-Author
Neurological Institute Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Maher Saqqur

Co-Author
Department of Neurology, University of Toronto, Canada

Dr. Ashfaq Shuaib

Senior Author
Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Canada

Endorsing Organizations

Tunisian Interventional Radiology Association (TIRA)
Egyptian Society of Interventional Radiology (EGSIR)
Neuro Radiology Society of Pakistan (NRSP)
Egyptian Society of Neurological Surgeons (ESNS)
Iranian Stroke Association (IRSA)
Saudi Association of Neurological Surgery (SANS)
Oman Stroke Society (OSS)
ASEAN Neuro Interventional Association (ANIA)
Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Society (TCVDS)

Publication Details

Journal

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (JVIN)

Official Journal of Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute

Volume & Issue

Volume 16

Corresponding Author

Dr. Ossama Yassin Mansour, MD

Stroke and Neurointervention Center

Alexandria University, Egypt

Contact

yassinossama@yahoo.com

Future Directions

MENA-SINO continues to work towards improving neurological care across the region through:

Guideline Updates

Regular updates based on new evidence and regional feedback

Training Programs

Comprehensive education initiatives for healthcare providers

Research Collaboration

Multi-center studies to generate regional evidence

Technology Integration

Telemedicine and digital health solutions

Policy Advocacy

Working with governments to improve stroke care infrastructure

Quality Improvement

Outcome monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives