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Stroke medicine: what's next?
Yongjun Wang1,2, Bowei Zhang3,2, Xuewei Xie3,2
1China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Beijing, China yongjunwang@ncrcnd.org.cn.
Stroke and Vascular Neurology
|December 29, 2025
Summary
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has advanced stroke care significantly, yet more research is needed. Future stroke medicine requires addressing knowledge gaps and setting new research priorities to meet patient needs.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Stroke Medicine
Background:
- Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has driven major advancements in stroke care over 30 years.
- Key areas transformed include thrombolysis, thrombectomy, and various medical therapies.
- Current evidence still falls short of addressing the complex needs of stroke patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review past achievements in stroke medicine.
- To identify critical gaps in current stroke research knowledge.
- To outline future research priorities for advancing stroke medicine.
Main Methods:
- The review is based on a lecture titled 'What's Next' on the future of stroke medicine.
- The lecture was delivered by Prof. Yongjun Wang and attended by global experts.
- This article synthesizes insights from the lecture and expert discussions.
Main Results:
- Significant progress has been made in stroke treatment through EBM.
- Numerous areas of stroke care have been positively impacted by evidence.
- Despite progress, substantial knowledge gaps persist, necessitating further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Stroke medicine has benefited immensely from EBM, transforming clinical practice.
- Future research must address identified knowledge gaps to improve patient outcomes.
- Mapping the trajectory of stroke medicine will guide future efforts and innovation.
