Epidemiology, organization, diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke
Carolina Capirossi, Antonio Laiso, Leonardo Renieri, Francesco Capasso, Nicola Limbucci
Abstract
The management of acute ischemic stroke is changing. Over the period of 2010-2050, the number of incident strokes is expected to be more than double. Rapid access to mechanical thrombectomy for patients with large vessel occlusion is critically associated with their functional outcome. Moreover, patients with first pass effect had a better clinical outcome, lower mortality, and fewer procedural adverse events. We discuss some advances in acute ischemic stroke regarding the organization, the diagnosis and the treatment.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineStroke (engine)EpidemiologyIschemic strokeAcute strokeIntensive care medicineEmergency medicineInternal medicineIschemiaEngineeringTissue plasminogen activatorMechanical engineeringAcute Ischemic Stroke ManagementCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery DiseasesStroke Rehabilitation and Recovery