In this episode of INR Stories hosted by Nanthiya Sujijantarat, Edoardo Boccardi reflects on four decades in neurointervention, from practising neurology before the CT scan to helping shape the field of endovascular treatment. He shares personal stories from the early balloon era, the rise of coiling, and the arrival of thrombectomy, all while highlighting the importance of complication meetings, intellectual honesty, and the human side of medicine.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Entering neurology before the CT era and transitioning to neuroradiology with the rise of imaging
• Learning catheter techniques during the balloon era and witnessing the game-changing impact of coils
• The thrill and setbacks of early thrombectomy, and the transformation following 2015 trial results
• Mentorship in France, and the value of honest, peer-level learning environments
• Advocating for meaningful complication meetings and the role of transparency in medical progress
• Reflections on leadership, humility, and building respectful team dynamics
• Concerns about over-reliance on devices, and the need to refocus on patient-centered care
• A call for future generations to embrace philosophy, literature, and broad perspectives beyond medicine

Dr. Boccardi closes with a poignant message: keep your feet on the ground, your mind open, and never lose sight of what it means to be human in medicine.

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