JAHA Early Career Editorial Board Member Dr Felipe A. Montellano (University of Würzburg) joins Dr Eva Rocha to discuss the highlights from the 2026 European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC). Dr Montellano shares his insights into the pivotal studies that were presented, and how they could reshape our understanding and treatment in the rapidly evolving field of stroke medicine.

Dr Abdallah El Sabbagh (Mayo Clinic) joins Dr Laxmi Mehta to discuss "Percutaneous Mechanical Aspiration in Patients With Right‐Sided Infective Endocarditis: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association" on which he served as Vice Chair. They explore the evolution, current practices, and future directions of this innovative treatment approach.

Read the full AHA Science Advisory here: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.126.050115

Dr. Louise McCullough (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) joins Dr Eva Rocha to discuss her new article, "Exploring Sex Differences in Stroke Outcomes: A Comprehensive Analysis from the SPAN 1 Trial." This illuminating conversation covers the findings of the SPAN trial, which explores sex differences in stroke outcomes, particularly focusing on the role of estrogen, and the implications for clinical practice. Dr. McCullough also shares insights from her personal journey in the field of stroke research, the challenges of balancing academic work with a personal life. spheres.

You can read Dr McCullough's article in JAHA.

Host: Eva Rocha

Guest: Louise McCullough