World Stroke Academy

Welcome to the tenth episode of From Paper to Practice, a podcast series of the World Stroke Academy and the International Journal of Stroke. In this episode, host Dr. Christine Tunkel is joined by Professor Atticus Hainsworth, translational neuroscientist and co-author of the World Stroke Organization (WSO) scientific statement on vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia. Together, they explore the often-overlooked role of cerebrovascular disease in cognitive decline and dementia, highlighting the relationship between vascular dementia, vascular cognitive impairment, cerebral small vessel disease, and stroke. Link to paper: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/17474930261470506

世界卒中学院视频播客系列第 8 集：《重新思考卒中二级预防——凝血因子 XI/XIa 抑制剂时代》 从全球临床试验到本土临床实践：中国卒中预防的经验与启示 本期由程欣教授（Prof. Xin Cheng）担任访谈嘉宾，Pontes Neto 教授（Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto）主持访谈。 本系列节目由拜耳股份公司（Bayer AG）提供不附带任何限制条件的教育资助。

Episode 8 of the World Stroke Academy vodcast series: 'Rethinking Secondary Stroke Prevention - The Factor XI-XIa Inhibition Era'. From Global Trials to Local Practice: Lessons from Stroke Prevention in China with Prof. Xin Cheng interviewed by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto. This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Episode 7 of the World Stroke Academy vodcast series: 'Rethinking Secondary Stroke Prevention - The Factor XI-XIa Inhibition Era'. The Hidden Story of Stroke: What MRI Reveals About Risk, Recurrence, and Prevention with Prof. Raed Joundi interviewed by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto. This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Episode 6 of the World Stroke Academy vodcast series: 'Rethinking Secondary Stroke Prevention - The Factor XI-XIa Inhibition Era'. Beyond Recurrent Stroke: Defining Outcomes That Matter to Patients with Prof. Mike Sharma interviewed by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto. This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Episode 5 of the World Stroke Academy vodcast series: 'Rethinking Secondary Stroke Prevention - The Factor XI-XIa Inhibition Era'. Can We Uncouple Thrombosis from Bleeding? The Scientific Promise of Factor XIa Inhibition with Prof. Mike Sharma interviewed by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto. This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centered care. Enjoy this seventh episode! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centered care. Enjoy this seventh episode! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centered care. Enjoy this sixth episode! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centered care. Enjoy this fifth episode! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centered care. Enjoy this first episode! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centred care. Enjoy this third episode! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centered care. Enjoy episode two! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Side by Side: Against Stroke is a World Stroke Academy vodcast series bringing together stroke survivors and stroke neurologists for open, meaningful conversations about life after stroke. By combining lived experience with clinical expertise, the series puts the patient voice at the heart of stroke education and highlights the importance of person-centred care. Enjoy this first episode! Supported by an unrestricted educational grant by Bayer AG.

Welcome to the ninth episode of From Paper to Practice, a podcast series of the World Stroke Academy and the International Journal of Stroke. Join Prof. Ahmed Nasreldein and Dr. Jessica Nolan as they explore the World Stroke Organization (WSO) Rehabilitation Certification Program and its potential to improve the quality and equity of stroke rehabilitation worldwide. Drawing on the development and pilot testing of the program, this episode examines the 55 recommendations spanning service-level and patient-level care, and the three levels of certification—minimal, essential, and advanced—designed to reflect different healthcare settings and available resources. The discussion highlights how international collaboration, evidence-based guidelines, and real-world experience shaped the program, as well as the importance of documentation, self-assessment, and ongoing quality improvement. The conversation also explores the program’s emphasis on equitable access to rehabilitation, the challenges of delivering evidence-based care across diverse health systems, and the need for continued research to strengthen the rehabilitation evidence base. Tune in for an engaging conversation on how certification can serve not as a destination, but as a tool to improve stroke rehabilitation and help more stroke survivors regain function and return to their lives.

Welcome to the eighth episode of From Paper to Practice, a podcast series of the World Stroke Academy and the International Journal of Stroke. Join Assoc. Prof. Vasileios Lioutas and Prof. Luciano Sposato as they explore the evolving understanding of atrial fibrillation after stroke and its implications for secondary stroke prevention. Drawing on insights from a recent review, this episode examines the different patterns and mechanisms of atrial fibrillation detected after stroke, the importance of early and prolonged cardiac rhythm monitoring, and the clinical challenges of distinguishing pre-existing, stroke-triggered, and low-burden atrial fibrillation. The discussion also highlights emerging concepts in precision medicine, including the role of biomarkers and cardiac imaging in refining risk stratification and guiding individualized management. Tune in for an engaging conversation on one of the most important intersections between neurology and cardiology, and how advances in post-stroke cardiac monitoring are shaping the future of stroke care.

Welcome to the seventh episode of From Paper to Practice, a podcast series of the World Stroke Academy and the International Journal of Stroke. Join Dr. Christine Tunkl and Megan Ritson as they discuss the relationship between illicit drug use and stroke risk. Drawing on findings from a recent review, this episode explores the increased risk of stroke associated with amphetamines, cocaine, and cannabis, the potential biological mechanisms involved, and the implications for clinical practice and future research. The discussion also addresses the global burden of substance misuse and the challenges of studying this important but often under-recognized contributor to stroke. Tune in for an insightful discussion on an increasingly relevant topic in stroke prevention, clinical care, and public health.

Welcome to the sixth episode of From Paper to Practice, a podcast series of the World Stroke Academy and the International Journal of Stroke. Join Dr. Ana Claudia de Souza and Prof. Adnan Qureshi as they discuss the recently published paper, Risk of Ischemic Stroke During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period in Women with a Prior History of Ischemic Stroke. What is the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke during pregnancy and the postpartum period for women with a history of stroke? Which factors may further increase that risk, and how can clinicians support women who are planning a pregnancy or are already pregnant? In this episode, we explore new real-world evidence on stroke recurrence during pregnancy, discuss the implications for patient counseling and risk assessment, and examine strategies for surveillance and prevention to help improve outcomes for both mother and child.

Welcome to the fifth episode of From Paper to Practice, a podcast series of the World Stroke Academy and the International Journal of Stroke. Join Dr. Ahmed Nasreldein and Prof. Anna Ranta as they discuss the recently published paper, Stroke and Climate Change. How is climate change influencing stroke risk and outcomes worldwide? What role do rising temperatures, air pollution, extreme weather events, and environmental inequities play in the growing global burden of stroke? In this episode, we explore the emerging evidence linking climate and cerebrovascular health, the populations most at risk, and what clinicians, researchers, and policymakers can do to address one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time.

Episode 4 of the World Stroke Academy vodcast series: 'Rethinking Secondary Stroke Prevention - The Factor XI-XIa Inhibition Era'. What Comes Next After OCEANIC-Stroke for Stroke Prevention with Prof. Jeffrey Saver interviewed by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto. Supported by an unrestricted grant by Bayer AG.