Podcasts

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. The episode also highlights the importance of making time for self-care through nutrition and its direct impact on performance and stress management.

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/.

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)

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.