Acute Ischemic Stroke
William J. Powers
Abstract
Treatment for patients with acute ischemic stroke is guided by the time from the onset of stroke, the severity of neurologic deficit, and findings on neuroimaging. Recommended treatments in selected patients include intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase and mechanical thrombectomy.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineThrombolysisStroke (engine)NeuroimagingIschemic strokeAcute strokeNeurological deficitBrain ischemiaCardiologyIschemiaIntensive care medicineInternal medicineTissue plasminogen activatorAnesthesiaMyocardial infarctionPsychiatryEngineeringMechanical engineeringAcute Ischemic Stroke ManagementStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryCerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases