Reperfusion therapy for acute ischemic stroke: where are we in 2023?
Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins, Octávio Marques Pontes‐Neto, Arthur Pille, Thaís Secchi, Maramélia Miranda, Letícia Costa Rebello, Jamary Oliveira‐Filho, Marcos Christiano Lange, Gabriel R. de Freitas, João Brainer Clares de Andrade, Letícia Januzi de Almeida Rocha, Daniel Bezerra, Ana Cláudia de Souza, Leonardo Augusto Carbonera, Raul G. Nogueira, Gisele Sampaio Silva
Abstract
Over the last three decades, stroke care has undergone significant transformations mainly driven by the introduction of reperfusion therapy and the organization of systems of care. Patients receiving treatment through a well-structured stroke service have a much higher chance of favorable outcomes, thereby decreasing both disability and mortality. In this article, we reviewed the scientific evidence for stroke reperfusion therapy, including thrombolysis and thrombectomy, and its implementation in the public health system in Brazil.