Dr. Aleš Tomek reveals how the Czech Republic became a leader in stroke care through organization, quality management, and decisive action. Discover why neurology demands quick thinking—and how rules and teamwork save lives.

Meet Dr. Vitor Cruz, an innovator and unifying force in Portuguese stroke care. From Lisbon to the Atlantic islands, his mission is clear: keep every citizen’s brain safe. Discover how teamwork and patient-centered care are driving change. 

From a shy young doctor to a leader transforming stroke care, Dr. Nune Yeghiazaryan’s journey is driven by one question: If not now, then when? If not you, then who? Discover how vision and perseverance are reshaping healthcare in Armenia.

Dr. Francisco “Pachi” Moniche shares why stroke care is the most rewarding part of neurology. From leading Spain’s top thrombectomy center to inspiring future doctors, his story is about passion, progress, and giving patients back their lives.

Discover how Dr. Dmytro Lebedynets transformed stroke care in Ukraine, even while his country was at war. From reluctant beginnings in neurology to leading national reform, his journey shows what vision and determination can achieve.

In 2016, just 306 patients underwent thrombolysis throughout Ukraine. By October 2023*, that number had risen to almost 1,200 – in a single month, in the middle of a war. Prof Sergii Moskovko recounts the exponential growth towards stroke care excellence in Ukraine.

The public-spirited head neurologist at Armenia’s largest hospital heeds a call to lead change and to dream with all her heart. 

Will the Czech Republic be the first country in Europe, or indeed the world, to convert its entire territory into an Angels Region? With five down and nine to go, one more year may be all they need.