ESC Council on Stroke
Guided by our mission to reduce the burden of stroke and improve outcomes for patients everywhere, we bring together experts across disciplines to advance stroke care through education, research, and collaboration.
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Heart and Stroke Blog
Read the latest blog post 'No evidence of stroke risk reduction in patients with atrial cardiopathy undergoing anticoagulation therapy for secondary prevention'
Europe may be approaching a new nicotine-driven cardiovascular crisis
Rising youth addiction, aggressive marketing, and regulatory gaps are major concerns highlighted in this consensus paper. These products are not harmless and cause vascular injury from first exposure. The plan calls for flavour bans, nicotine-based taxation, plain packaging and ad restrictions.
Recent resources from Stroke Day
Keeping awareness high with up‑to‑date stroke research and educational resources to mark Stroek Day.
ESC Heart & Stroke 2026 and EuroThrombosis 2026
Join us for two days of science, networking and intense exchanges on 13-14 November 2026 in Prague, Czechia. Registration and abstracts submission will open Spring 2026.
Who We Are
Reducing the burden of stroke through collaboration
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability, with outcomes often worse than acute coronary syndromes, in response, the ESC established the Council on Stroke in 2016.
By connecting cardiovascular and neurological expertise, we aim to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention – reducing the burden of stroke across Europe.
Professor Gregory Yh Lip
Chair of the ESC Council on Stroke 2024-2026
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Resources that move the Council on Stroke forward
Patient versions of ESC Guidelines
Based on our guidelines, these documents explain diagnosis and treatment recommendations backed by evidence. They help patients understand their condition, engage in shared decisions, and adopt self-care strategies essential for effective disease management.
Heart and Stroke - Blog
This blog is your go-to source for the latest insights on the intersection of heart and brain.
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Education
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Publications
We ensure the dissemination of science and always initiates or takes part in the latest research and studies that respond to unmet needs in stroke.