Nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute an ischemic stroke remains untreated. The speed at which stroke is detected and treated is critical not only to survival but to saving brain function and restoring a patient’s quality of life. Stroke care is rapidly evolving, and new stroke guidelines reflect major advances in research from expanding eligibility for clot-removal procedures to the first ever formalized pediatric recommendations. Our host, Dr. Joe Sirven, speaks with an internationally recognized leader in vascular neurology who chaired the 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke writing group.
Guest: Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran, professor and chair of neurology at UChicago Medicine
Healing through connection
Stroke survival extends far beyond an operating room. Patients, especially younger adults, often face a complex road to recovery that can be both physically and emotionally challenging. Yet through cutting-edge surgical advances, collaborative care and new technologies, patients' outcomes are better than ever. In addition to medical progress in stroke treatment, doctors believe human connection is a powerful tool in helping stroke patients reclaim their lives and build resilient futures.
Guests:
- Dr. Rabih Tawk, neurosurgeon specializing in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, Mayo Clinic
- Dr. Michelle Lin, neurologist specializing in cerebrovascular disease and stroke, Mayo Clinic