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the bmj | BMJ 2020;368:l6983 | doi: 10.1136/bmj.l6983 1 STATE OF THE ART REVIEW Management of acute ischemic stroke Michael S Phipps, 1,2 Carolyn A Cronin1 1Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA

Stroke | The BMJ Stroke Stroke from BMJ Stroke from BMJ aims to provide you with a mixture of the most important stroke resources that we publish with the latest, continually updated research articles from the BMJ and all of our specialist journals, plus online education from BMJ Learning. Latest from The BMJ News

Stroke is defined as an acute neurological deficit lasting more than 24 hours and caused by cerebrovascular aetiology.

The primary treatment for people with hemorrhagic stroke involves supportive care and optimization of intracranial hemodynamics.

Stroke from BMJ aims to provide you with a mixture of the most important stroke resources that we publish with the latest, continually updated research ...

the bmj | BMJ 2020;368:l6983 | doi: 10.1136/bmj.l6983 1 STATE OF THE ART REVIEW Management of acute ischemic stroke Michael S Phipps, 1,2 Carolyn A Cronin1 1Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA 2Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore ...

01.10.2006 · Five and a half million survivors of stroke are living in the world today. In the second and final part of the series, K A L Carroll and J Chataway ; explain how to manage this emergency For many years, preventing and managing stroke involved reducing risk factors before the event, supportive treatment through the event, and then rehabilitation after the event.

18.03.2022 · Management of stroke has been revolutionised over the past decade, and therapeutic nihilism is no longer justified. The advent of acute treatments, especially thrombolysis, where the window of opportunity for intervention is very short and the treatment carries risk, emphasises the paramount importance of correct clinical diagnosis.

The mainstay of AIS management for the past two decades has been attempted reperfusion of ischemic tissue with intravenous thrombolysis. The ...

The aim of treatment is to achieve recanalisation and reperfusion of the ischaemic penumbra with intravenous thrombolysis and/or endovascular thrombectomy in ...

Ischaemic stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. If you suspect stroke, work rapidly through the initial assessment and aim for quick access to CT scan. Early initiation of thrombolysis (i.e., within 4.5 hours from onset of symptoms, if …

Feb 13, 2020 · Pre-hospital management. A stroke assessment system used by emergency medical services (EMS), initial management with a stroke protocol started in the field, and pre-notification of hospitals all have moderate evidence from non-randomized studies and are strongly recommended.10 Regional EMS systems should develop triage standards and protocols specific to stroke, using validated instruments ...

Feb 09, 2022 · The bubble study is central to making the diagnosis of a PFO both by echocardiography and transcranial doppler. As pointed out in the article the results of the bubble study are also likely important in determining the pathogenicity of a PFO, thereby guiding recommendations on closure. In actual practice, no two bubble studies are the same.

Stroke from BMJ aims to provide you with a mixture of the most important stroke resources that we publish with the latest, continually updated research articles from the BMJ and all of our specialist journals, plus online education from BMJ Learning.

Management of stroke has been revolutionised over the past decade, and therapeutic nihilism is no longer justified. The advent of acute treatments, especially thrombolysis, where the window of opportunity for intervention is very short and the treatment carries risk, emphasises the paramount importance of correct clinical diagnosis.

the bmj | BMJ 2020;368:l6983 | doi: 10.1136/bmj.l6983. 1. STATE OF THE ART REVIEW. Management of acute ischemic stroke.

25.02.1995 · EDITOR,—The two points of view in your debate on community care for stroke patients1 are not necessarily in opposition. Organised stroke care is now recognised as desirable2; purchasers and providers must ensure that a “seamless service” exists for patients with stroke.3 John Young does not seem to be arguing for a stand …

Stroke unit trialists' collaboration. BMJ 314:1151–1159, NOTES.The most recent systematic review of 19 trials of organised stroke ...

Intravenous alteplase should be given (if not contraindicated) if treatment is started as soon as possible within 4.5 hours of onset of symptoms ...

Mechanical thrombectomy within 6 hours of stroke onset (with or without intravenous thrombolysis) is effective for treating ischemic stroke ...

Acute ischaemic stroke is a major public health priority and will become increasingly relevant to neurologists of the future. The cornerstone of effective stroke care continues to be timely reperfusion treatment. This requires early recognition of symptoms by the public and first responders, triage to an appropriate stroke centre and efficient assessment and investigation by the attending ...

13.02.2020 · Stroke is the leading cause of long term disability in developed countries and one of the top causes of mortality worldwide. The past decade has seen substantial advances in the diagnostic and treatment options available to minimize the impact of acute ischemic stroke. The key first step in stroke care is early identification of patients with stroke and triage to centers …

09.02.2022 · Patent foramen ovale (PFO) describes a valve in the interatrial septum that permits shunting of blood or thrombotic material between the atria. PFOs are present in approximately 25% of the healthy population and are not associated with any pathology in the vast majority of cases. However, comparisons between patients with stroke and healthy controls suggest that …

Clinical Review State of the Art Review. Management of acute ischemic stroke. BMJ 2020; 368 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l6983 ...