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From Paper to Practice: Ep.7 – Illicit substance use and Stroke
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.
From Paper to Practice: Ep.6 – Pregnancy & Postpartum Stroke Risk After Prior Ischemic Stroke
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.
From Paper to Practice: Ep.5 – Stroke and Climate Change
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.
Ep.4: What Comes Next After OCEANIC-Stroke for Stroke Prevention – Prof. Jeffrey Saver
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.
Ep.3: From Trial to Clinic: Applying OCEANIC-Stroke in Practice – Prof. Valeria Caso
Episode 3 of the World Stroke Academy vodcast series: 'Rethinking Secondary Stroke Prevention - The Factor XI-XIa Inhibition Era'.From Trial to Clinic: Applying OCEANIC-Stroke in Practice with Prof. Valeria Caso interviewed by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto. Supported by an unrestricted grant by Bayer AG.
Ep.2: Inside OCEANIC-Stroke: Design, Results and Key Insights – Prof. Mike Sharma
Episode 2 of the World Stroke Academy vodcast series: 'Rethinking Secondary Stroke Prevention - The Factor XI-XIa Inhibition Era'. Inside OCEANIC-Stroke: Design, Results and Key Insights with Prof. Mike Sharma, interviewed by Prof. Octavio Pontes Neto. Supported by an unrestricted grant by Bayer AG.