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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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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/