Stroke: 30 Years of Progress: 1992–2000

This editorial completes the 5-part history of the first 30 years of the journal Stroke from the perspective of the editors. For this segment, the task is even more intimidating, because the time covered is most recent and most of the readers have personal recollections of the events and changes that have occurred during the years from 1992 through 2000. It is comforting to know that appropriate letters to the editor will correct any inadvertent major omissions. So much has happened during this time that some certainly will be submitted. In the spring of 1991, after repeatedly refusing to accept nominations to be a candidate for editor of Stroke , I received a call from a distinguished, close personal and professional friend. It was during this conversation that the excitement of being intimately involved with Stroke during times of major change was generated. In addition, the possibility of appointing an associate editor for basic science conceptually solved one of my major concerns. This generated other ideas, I became a candidate, the new ideas were supported, and I was appointed for an initial 5-year term beginning January 1, 1992. Later, for the first time, a 3-year reappointment was made for 1997 through 1999, and an additional year extension for 2000 at the special request of the editor-designee, Vladimir Hachinski. On October 1, 1991, 3 months early, with only an academic secretary but with considerable support from the previous managing editor and editor-in-chief, Nancy Lynch and O.M. Reinmuth, respectively, my office unofficially took over the editorial duties for Stroke . On November 1, 1991, Marilyn Yurk, who had been appointed managing editor, officially joined us. She soon developed an editorial office that ultimately resulted in the addition of Norma Pahl as associate managing editor and an outstanding support staff. After discussion with …