ESO Voice of Stroke

About ESO Voice of Stroke

Welcome to Voice of Stroke, brought to you by the European Stroke Organisation. Your fast, reliable update on the science driving stroke care forward. Each month, we spotlight key papers from the world's leading journals and discuss how it can inform and refine clinical practice. From breakthrough randomised controlled trials to cross-disciplinary insights, Voice of Stroke brings you concise, evidence-based takeaways — straight from the front lines of research. Stay informed. Stay inspired. Listen to Voice of Stroke on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Publisher

European Stroke Organisation

Category

business · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Feb 2026

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Unmasking the Aetiology of Cryptogenic Stroke: Can Imaging Help?

   Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) accounts for a substantial proportion of ischaemic strokes. But could new imaging techniques help uncover the causes that conventional investigations have missed? In the latest Voice of Stroke podcast episode, we explore three recent studies examining how advanced imaging, carotid plaque assessment and thrombus composition may help identify the underlying mechanisms of cryptogenic stroke. This episode discusses: A novel PET imaging technique that may directly identify the source of thrombosis in patients with ischaemic stroke Whether CT angiography and Plaque-RADS can identify high-risk non-stenotic carotid plaques associated with ESUS How the composition of thrombi retrieved during thrombectomy may reveal distinct stroke mechanisms Featuring discussion of recent research published in Circulation, Neurology, and Neurological Sciences. Written by: Voice of Stroke Podcast Editor Robert Hurford from University of Oxford, and Voice of Stroke Editor-in-Chief Linxin Li from University of Oxford. Read the full transcript: https://eso-stroke.org/wp-content/uploads/ESOPodacst_EP9_Transcript.pdf ____ This podcast series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bayer (https://www.bayer.com/en)

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Thrombectomy for Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion – In Search of Green Flags

   Medium or distal vessel occlusions account for up to a third of ischaemic stroke, but recent randomised trials have raised important questions about the role of thrombectomy in these patients. In the latest Voice of Stroke podcast episode, we explore new evidence searching for the "green flags" that could help identify patients with medium or distal vessel occlusion who may benefit from thrombectomy. This episode discusses: • The ORIENTAL-MeVO trial and thrombectomy in patients with moderate-to-severe neurological deficits • Whether baseline imaging and collateral status may help identify differences in treatment response • Evidence from DISTAL examining whether thrombectomy can preserve threatened brain tissue Featuring discussion of recent research published in: ·      New England Journal of Medicine ·      Radiology ·      JAMA Neurology Written by: Umberto Pensato, Voice of Stroke Podcast Editor, and Linxin Li, Voice of Stroke Editor-in-Chief. Read the full transcript. References 1.     Liu J, Cui T, Wen J, et al. Endovascular Treatment of Medium-Vessel-Occlusion Strokes. N Engl J Med. 2026;394:1894-1904. 2.     Ospel JM, Diprose WK, Uchida K, et al. Reperfusion Therapy in ESCAPE-MeVO Trial Participants: Imaging Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes. Radiology. 2026;319:e251769. 3.     Anastasiou A, Corbaz H, Christodoulou E, et al. Mechanical Thrombectomy and Final Infarct Volume in Medium or Distal Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol. 2026;83:537-543. 4.     Goyal M, Ospel JM, Ganesh A, et al. Endovascular Treatment of Stroke Due to Medium-Vessel Occlusion. N Engl J Med. 2025;392:1385-1395. 5.     Psychogios M, Brehm A, Ribo M, et al. Endovascular Treatment for Stroke Due to Occlusion of Medium or Distal Vessels. N Engl J Med. 2025;392:1374-1384. 6.     Clarençon F, Bala F, Baptiste A, et al. Mechanical Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke With a Medium or Distal Arterial Occlusion: The DISCOUNT Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2026;336:755–764. 7.     Prabhakaran S, et al. 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke. Stroke. 2026;57:e316–e436.

3. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Redrawing the Limits of Thrombectomy: Dose, Damage, and Delay

   Endovascular thrombectomy has transformed the treatment of large vessel occlusion stroke. But as its use expands, important questions remain about where its boundaries lie. In this episode of Voice of Stroke, we explore three recent studies examining patient selection and treatment intensity at the margins of thrombectomy practice. This episode discusses: • The CHOICE-2 trial and adjunctive intra-arterial alteplase after successful thrombectomy • Whether ischaemic core volume may refine patient selection beyond ASPECTS in large-core stroke • The AURORA pooled analysis examining the role of time in imaging-selected patients treated in the extended 6–24-hour window Featuring discussion of recent research published in JAMA, Stroke, and Neurology. Written by: Robert Hurford, Voice of Stroke Podcast Editor, and Linxin Li, Voice of Stroke Editor-in-Chief. Read the full transcript here References ·      Renú A, Fernández-Couto MD, de la Riva P, et al. Adjunctive Intra-Arterial Alteplase After Successful Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke: The CHOICE-2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2026. ·      Jiang X, Zhao Z, Zhang Y, et al. Intra-arterial thrombolysis following endovascular recanalization for large vessel occlusion stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurology. 2025. ·      Kim H, Ryu WS, Inoue M, et al. Defining the Therapeutic Ceiling of Endovascular Thrombectomy in Large-Core Stroke: Beyond the Limits of ASPECTS. Stroke. 2026. ·      Sarraj A, Hassan AE, Abraham MG, et al. Endovascular thrombectomy for large ischemic stroke across ischemic injury and penumbra profiles. JAMA. 2024. ·      Sarraj A, Thomalla G, Yoshimura S, et al. Endovascular thrombectomy for patients with large-core ischaemic stroke presenting up to 24 h after onset (ATLAS). Lancet. 2026. ·      Nogueira RG, Jovin TG, Lansberg MG, et al. Time to Treatment in Stroke Thrombectomy and Outcomes in the Extended Time Window: A Meta-Analysis. Neurology. 2026.

4. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Small Vessels, Big Questions – Biomarkers, Cerebrovascular Autoregulation and Emerging Therapeutic Targets in Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

   Voice of Stroke Editor-in-Chief Linxin Li interviews experts on biomarkers and autoregulation to uncover new therapeutic targets for cerebral small vessel disease.

5. 

   23 Jun 2026

   Blood Pressure Control: Which Patients May Benefit Most From Specific Strategies?

   Linxin Li and Maria Magdalena Gabriel discuss optimizing blood pressure control strategies for stroke prevention, exploring recent evidence on antihypertensive treatments and patient selection.

6. 

   28 May 2026

   Intracerebral Haemorrhage – From Blood Pressure Control to Secondary Brain Injury

   Linxin Li and Annemijn Algra explore recent intracerebral haemorrhage research, discussing blood pressure control, secondary brain injury biomarkers, and neuroimmunology.

7. 

   23 Apr 2026

   Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention – What's New?

   Umberto Pensato and Linxin Li explore new atrial fibrillation stroke prevention strategies, highlighting blood pressure's critical role and the evolving landscape of anticoagulation and ablation.

8. 

   24 Mar 2026

   What's new in the field of lipids, and can it help us prevent stroke?

   Editor-in-Chief Linxin Li and Co-Editor Ahmad Nehme discuss new lipid management evidence, including statin safety and PCSK9 inhibition, to prevent stroke.

9. 

   24 Feb 2026

   Beyond the Window – What ISC 2026 Tells Us About Treating Stroke Earlier or Later

   Linxin Li, Editor-in-Chief of the Voice of Stroke Podcast, discusses new ISC 2026 trials that redefine time boundaries for acute stroke treatment, offering insights into patient selection and risk-benefit analysis.

10. 

    9 Feb 2026

    Welcome to the Voice of Stroke Podcast

    European Stroke Organisation's "Voice of Stroke" podcast delivers concise, evidence-based takeaways on stroke research and clinical practice advancements.

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