World Stroke Academy

In this insightful interview, Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto speaks with Prof. Craig Anderson about the latest pooled analysis on intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), offering compelling evidence that early and intensive blood pressure (BP) lowering significantly improves outcomes. They discuss key findings, the implications for acute ICH management, and how this evidence supports the urgency of BP control in the hyperacute phase. A must-watch for clinicians and researchers involved in stroke care and emergency medicine.

Join Prof. Octavio Pontes and Prof. Raul Nogueira as they delve into the latest advancements in stroke care, focusing on mechanical thrombectomy. In this insightful episode, Prof. Nogueira discusses the BRIDGE-TNK trial, collaboratively led by experts from Chongqing, China, which investigates the efficacy of Tenecteplase (TNK) as a pre-thrombectomy treatment.

Listeners will gain an understanding of the rationale behind using TNK over Alteplase, highlighting significant findings from major clinical trials, including insights from the EXTEND-IA-TNK trial. Discover the potential benefits and risks of thrombolytic agents for patients with proximal artery occlusion and how these studies influence current medical practices, as well as ongoing trials, such as the Resilient Direct TNK trial in Brazil, and the importance of diverse demographic participation in research.

In this third episode of MINDFUL MEDICINE, hosts Laura Ceci Galanos and Dr. Ana Claudia de Souza explore the critical intersection of nutrition and healthcare, focusing on how mindful eating can support mental and physical health for professionals in the field. Joining them is Michelle Routhenstein, a renowned registered dietitian nutritionist, speaker, and author, who shares her expertise on how balanced nutrition can optimize energy, focus, and overall well-being. Michelle discusses the unique challenges healthcare professionals face when it comes to nutrition, offering practical tips on maintaining healthy eating habits in a demanding profession.

Explore Michelle's website: https://entirelynourished.com/

Our Editor-in-Chief Prof. Octavio Marques Pontes-Neto interviewed Dr. Ana Cláudia de Souza, MD, PhD, Dr. Julieta Rosales and Dr. Karen Orjuela, on their paper 'Strategies to Advance Stroke Care in Women: An International Conversation', published on the American Heart Association Journal. Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlhtfvg_THc. Read our Paper of The Month commentary here: https://www.world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-march-4/. Access the original paper here: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA.124.044507. More #WomenInStroke resources here: https://www.world-stroke-academy.org/womeninstroke/ 

Advancing the Treatment of Vertebrobasilar Occlusion with VERITAS: Interview to Dr. Raul Nogueira by our Editor-in-Chief Prof. Octavio Marques Pontes-Neto. Dr. Nogueira discusses the findings of the trial and their impact on the treatment of vertebrobasilar occlusion. This important conversation sheds light on the latest advancements in stroke care and what they mean for clinical practice. Read the full commentary in our WSA January Paper of The Month here: https://www.world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-january-4/

Interview to Prof. Bruce Neal by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto - Paper of The Month February 2025: Paving the Way for Sodium Reduction Through Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes, by Prof. Octavio Marques Pontes-Neto, MD, PHD - WSA Editor-in-Chief

This video interview is a commentary on the following: Use of lower-sodium salt substitutes: WHO guideline, ISBN 978-92-4-010559-1 (electronic version), ISBN 978-92-4-010560-7 (print version)

Additional Resources:

- TGI potassium-enriched salt short explainer videos: https://bit.ly/SwitchTheSalt_toolkit

- TGI resources for clinicians and product finder: https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/switchthesalt

- Salt Substitution and Recurrent Stroke and Death - A Randomized Clinical Trial: Ding X, Zhang X, Huang L, Xiong S, Li Z, Zhao Y, Zhou B, Yin X, Xu B, Wu Y, Neal B, Tian M, Yan LL. Salt Substitution and Recurrent Stroke and Death: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2025 Feb 5:e245417. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2024.5417.

In this second episode of MINDFUL MEDICINE, hosts Laura Ceci Galanos and Dr. Ana Claudia de Souza delve into the practice and benefits of mindfulness in managing stress and enhancing well-being. Featuring Dr. Marcelo Trombka, a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of the Brazilian Institute for Well-Being and Mindfulness, the discussion unfolds with a guided mindfulness practice aimed at experiencing calmness and presence. Dr. Trombka shares his journey from a stressed medical student to a mindfulness advocate, offering insights on mindfulness's impact on both personal and professional levels.

 

Episode Notes:

• Brazilian Institute for Wellbeing and Mindfulness: https://institutoibem.com/
• Center for Mindfulness and Compassion CHA/Harvard Medical School online mindfulness practices calendar https://www.chacmc.org/connect
• Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on the well-being of healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38737894/
• Book Attending: Medicine, Mindfulness, and Humanity, by Ronald Epstein, MD https://www.amazon.com/Attending-Dr-Ronald-Epstein-M-D/dp/1501121723/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jYuVqYNHSB5HKX4nVhlYv70GXd_vizw3sxIbFav0pSo.b3k241SDYahTbIk0irQidc4sSRFZIb0xjlP_s4kD0ik&dib_tag=se&hvbmt=%7BBidMatchType%7D&hvdev=c&keywords=attending+medicine+mindfulness+and+humanity+ronald+epstein&qid=1730460914&s=books&sr=1-1 

In this enlightening episode, Professor Otavio Pontes interviews Dr. Christine Tunkl, a vascular neurologist from the University of Heidelberg. Dr. Tunkl discusses her pivotal study on Telestroke networks, highlighting global coverage gaps and emergent opportunities. Read the November 2024 Paper of The Month here: https://www.world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-november-4/

In this first episode of MINDFUL MEDICINE, hosts Laura Ceci Galanos and Dr. Ana Claudia de Souza explore burnout in healthcare professionals, with a focus on its causes, symptoms, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified its impact. They share insights from the latest research and discuss how burnout can be identified early. Special guest Dr. Enrica Franchini, neurologist at the Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige in Italy, joins to share her personal experience and strategies for managing burnout in the medical field.

Listen to our interview to Prof. Gillian Mead by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Saposnik on Stroke Recovery: is there a role for Fluoxetine read our May 2024 Paper of The Month here: https://world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-may-3/

World Stroke Academy Q&A Interview on Big Data and Stroke to Dr. Adriana Bastos Conforto (Neurologist and Chief Hospital das Clínicas/São Paulo University. São Paulo, Brazil, Co-chair Research Committee, World Stroke Organization) and Associate Professor Alexander Chiavegatto Filho, Associate Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Sao Paulo by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Saposnik (WSA, Editor in Chief). Interested in the topic? Read out January Paper of The Month here: https://world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-january-3/

Future Stroke Leaders is an initiative of the World Stroke Organization to develop the technical and research skills of the next generation of stroke professionals. The World Stroke Academy welcomed the contribution of the Future Stroke Leaders members by inviting them to cover specific stroke related topics in our WSA Pearls Podcast initiative. Today’s topic is Diagnosis and Treatment of Post Stroke Epilepsy by Dr. Matías Alet.

Join us in this insightful WSA (World Stroke Academy) Q&A interview as we sit down with renowned neurologist, Dr. Michael Hill, to delve into the groundbreaking ESCAPE trials and gain profound insights into his visionary approach to acute stroke care. Discover the latest advancements in stroke treatment, explore the key findings from the ESCAPE trials, and gain a deeper understanding of Dr. Hill's vision for transforming acute stroke care. Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or simply interested in the future of stroke management, this interview is a must-watch to stay informed and inspired. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field.

#WSA #StrokeCare #ESCAPETrials #NeurologyInterview

This interview is based on the paper 'The third Intensive Care Bundle with Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Cerebral Haemorrhage Trial (INTERACT3): an international, stepped wedge cluster randomised controlled trial', https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)00806-1/fulltext. Read our World Stroke Academy Paper of The Month here: https://world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-june-2/ 

The international scientific meeting on cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT Summit 2023) was held on 1-2 June 2023 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The 2023 CVT summit is organized by the International Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Consortium, bringing together a group of approximately 45 researchers from various countries. The aims of the meeting are to prepare and publish a research agenda for CVT for the coming 1-2 decades and to strengthen global collaboration. This research agenda helps to bring focus to the scientific CVT community and strengthens opportunities for researchers to apply for funding. Patient representatives and granting organizations were also involved in the meeting. The CVT Summit 2023 consist of multiple sessions during which different research themes are addressed. During break-out sessions, smaller groups of participants are asked to prepare concrete research plans for each theme, which is be discussed by the entire group.

Future Stroke Leaders is an initiative of the World Stroke Organization to develop the technical and research skills of the next generation of stroke professionals. The World Stroke Academy welcomed the contribution of the Future Stroke Leaders members by inviting them to cover specific stroke related topics in our WSA Pearls Podcast initiative. Today’s topic is Blood pressure management after endovascular thrombectomy by Dr. Aristeidis Katsanos.

Future Stroke Leaders is an initiative of the World Stroke Organization to develop the technical and research skills of the next generation of stroke professionals. The World Stroke Academy welcomed the contribution of the Future Stroke Leaders members by inviting them to cover specific stroke related topics in our WSA Pearls Podcast initiative. Today’s topic is Antiphospholipid syndrome and Stroke by Dr. Matías Alet.

Listen to our interview to Dr. Sima Hilal and Prof. Dr. Christopher Chen by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Saposnik on Retinal parameters, cortical cerebral microinfarcts, and their interaction with cognitive impairment and read our January 2023 Paper of The Month here: https://world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-january-2/ 

Listen to our interview to Dr. Andrea Morotti by Prof. Dr. Anita Arsovska and read our December 2022 Paper of the month on "Unclear symptom onset ICH: where & what to look for in images?” here: https://world-stroke-academy.org/news/the-paper-of-the-month-december/.

Listen to our interview to Bijoy Menon & Prof Brian Buck by Dr. Gustavo Saposnik and read our November Paper of the month on 'The Evolving Therapeutic Landscape of Acute Stroke Care: the addition of Tenecteplase to our arsenal' here: https://world-stroke-academy.org/?post_type=news&p=5449&preview=true