Join us for a free webinar on Monday, 30 March 2026 at 05:00 PM CEST exploring Reopening the DMVO Debate: Insights from the DISTALS Trial.
The session will feature Prof. René Chapot (Essen, Germany) and Assistant Professor Senta Frol (Ljubljana, Slovenia), with moderation by Prof. Jan-Hendrik Buhk (Hamburg, Germany).
The webinar is supported by Rapid Medical and registration for the webinar is free.
What is the webinar about?
Distal medium vessel occlusions (DMVO) represent a substantial proportion of ischemic strokes, yet evidence supporting endovascular treatment in these vessels has been limited. Recent randomized trials have produced neutral results, leaving uncertainty regarding the role of thrombectomy in distal stroke.
The DISTALS trial provides new randomized evidence evaluating EVT using a device specifically designed for distal anatomy. In this webinar, leading investigators will review the trial design, key results, and discuss the potential implications for clinical practice and future research.
Your learning objectives
- Review the clinical challenges and unmet needs in the treatment of distal medium vessel occlusion (DMVO) stroke.
- Understand the design, methodology, and primary endpoint of the DISTALS randomized trial.
- Interpret the trial’s results on sustained reperfusion and safety in distal stroke treatment.
- Discuss how the findings may influence clinical decision-making and referral pathways for DMVO patients.
- Identify key questions and research directions for the future management of distal stroke.
Key message
The DISTALS randomized trial provides new evidence that endovascular therapy can safely achieve sustained reperfusion in distal medium vessel occlusions, reopening the discussion on the role of EVT in DMVO stroke.
About the speakers & moderator
The speakers and moderator of this webinar are:
- Professor René Chapot:
Prof. René Chapot is Head of the Department of Neuroradiology and Radiology at Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen, Germany. He trained in medicine at the University of Paris and specialized in interventional neuroradiology at Lariboisière Hospital in Paris under Prof. Merland. Prior to his current position, he served as Head of Neuroradiology and Endovascular Therapy at the University Hospital of Limoges. Prof. Chapot is widely recognized for his contributions to neurointerventional innovation and clinical research in stroke treatment. - Assistant Professor Senta Frol
Assist. Prof. Senta Frol is a vascular neurologist at the Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Ljubljana, Slovenia. She completed her medical degree at the University of Ljubljana and her neurology residency in 2010. Dr. Frol holds both a Master’s degree and a PhD focused on anticoagulation in stroke patients. She is an active clinician, researcher, and lecturer, contributing to national and international research and educational initiatives in stroke medicine. - Professor Jan-Hendrik Buhk
Prof. Jan-Hendrik Buhk is Head of Neuroradiology at the Asklepios Hospitals St. Georg and Wandsbek in Hamburg, Germany. His clinical and research interests focus on interventional neuroradiology, advanced imaging techniques, and the evaluation of new medical technologies. He is also actively involved in simulation-based education and training for neurointerventional procedures.
What to expect?
ESMINT webinars provide you with the opportunity to meet experts, who share their experience, practice, and way of thinking regarding everyday challenges in the field of neurointerventions.
This webinar will be an interactive live transmission. All participants will be able to ask questions in real-time via the online chat.
There will be a recording of the webinar.
