[Report from International Stroke Conference 2010, San Antonio, USA].

During the 35th International Stroke Conference held in February 2010, San Antonio, USA, the new definitions of transient ischemic attack, ischemic stroke, acute neurovascular syndrome, acute hypertensive reaction in stroke have been discussed. Data from recent clinical trials and meta-analysis covering different epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of cerebrovascular diseases discussed during conference has been presented. Results of new trials in primary and secondary stroke prevention assessing efficacy and safety of: stenting vs endarterectomy of carotid arteries (CREST), dabigatran in prevention of cardioembolic stroke in atrial fibrillation (RE-LY), cilostazole in secondary prevention of atherogenic stroke (CSPSS II) have been discussed.