Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care01:28

Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care

503
IntroductionThe management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) aims to minimize myocardial damage, preserve myocardial function, and prevent complications.Initial ManagementInpatient management involves continuous cardiac monitoring, preferably in an ICU, focusing on blood pressure, serum sodium, potassium, and creatinine levels, and urine output. Ongoing pharmacologic management is crucial for stabilizing the patient.Supplemental Oxygen: Administer supplemental oxygen if oxygen saturation is...
503
Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care01:29

Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care

477
Venous thrombosis requires effective prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce potential complications.Prevention StrategiesHealthcare providers must prioritize preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for all adult patients upon admission. Interventions depend on bleeding and thrombosis risk, medical history, current medications, diagnoses, planned procedures, and patient preferences. Patients on bed rest should change positions every two hours and, if not...
477
Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management01:26

Acute Coronary Syndrome V: Nursing Management

593
Nursing Assessment:Nursing management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) involves taking the patient's history, focusing on primary complaints such as chest pain, dyspnea, and excessive sweating (diaphoresis), as well as other symptoms like back or jaw pain, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, dizziness, and fatigue. The nurse also reviews the patient's history of cardiac events, risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, family history, and current medications.In the objective assessment,...
593
Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction01:30

Acute Coronary Syndrome I: Introduction

1.9K
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of heart conditions caused by sudden obstruction of coronary arteries, typically resulting from the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque and subsequent thrombus (blood clot) formation. This obstruction can lead to partial or complete blockage of blood flow, causing varying degrees of myocardial ischemia or infarction.ACS includes the following clinical entities:Unstable Angina (UA)Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (NSTEMI)ST-Elevation...
1.9K
Ischemic Stroke ll: Pathophysiology01:15

Ischemic Stroke ll: Pathophysiology

5
An ischemic stroke occurs when a cerebral blood vessel becomes obstructed, most often by a thrombus or embolus, interrupting the delivery of oxygen and glucose to brain tissue. Because neurons rely on continuous aerobic metabolism, energy failure begins within minutes of reduced perfusion. The region receiving the least blood flow becomes the infarct core, an area of irreversible cellular death. Surrounding this core lies the penumbra, a zone of hypoperfused but still viable tissue that is...
5
Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management01:23

Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management

601
Nursing management for a patient with arteriosclerosis involves a comprehensive approach focusing on lifestyle modification, disease monitoring, education, and symptomatic care. Here is an overview of effective nursing strategies:Assessment and Monitoring: Initial and ongoing assessments are crucial. Nurses must document the patient's medical history, including any hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other cardiovascular diseases. Assessments also cover family history and lifestyle...
601

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Association between aldehyde dehydrogenase 4 family member A1 plasma concentrations and atherosclerotic disease in patients with ischemic stroke: Results from the prospective multicenter BIOSIGNAL study.

Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry·2026
Same author

Characteristics of Unsuccessful Recanalization Following Endovascular Thrombectomy: Cohort Study (EVATRISP Collaboration).

Stroke·2026
Same author

Enhanced Risk Stratification of Atrial Fibrillation Detected After Ischemic Stroke and TIA: The Role of Apnoea-Hypopnoea Index and Hypoxic Burden-A Study From the Bern Sleep-Stroke Registry.

Journal of sleep research·2026
Same author

Endovascular Acute Stroke Intervention-Tandem Occlusion (EASI-TOC) study: protocol and rationale.

European stroke journal·2026
Same author

How covariate control can bias our insights into brain architecture and pathology.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Too noisy, too dark: sleep environment at a typical stroke unit.

European stroke journal·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 20, 2026

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
09:21

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Published on: January 18, 2018

12.8K

Stroke unit management and revascularisation in acute ischemic stroke.

Simon Jung1, Christian Stapf, Marcel Arnold

  • 1Departments of Neurology, University Hospital Bern and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.

European Neurology
|November 22, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Stroke treatment has advanced with options like intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and intra-arterial therapies. Stroke unit care improves outcomes, but access and timely treatment remain crucial for reducing disability.

More Related Videos

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

18.1K
Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin
05:52

Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin

Published on: November 26, 2013

22.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 20, 2026

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
09:21

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Published on: January 18, 2018

12.8K
Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

18.1K
Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin
05:52

Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin

Published on: November 26, 2013

22.6K

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability, impacting one in six individuals.
  • Significant advancements in stroke management and recanalization therapies have occurred.
  • Improved patient care in specialized stroke units has been observed over recent decades.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current stroke treatment options.
  • To summarize clinical evidence for various therapies.
  • To outline complications and practical considerations of stroke treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on stroke treatments.
  • Analysis of clinical evidence for intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), intra-arterial treatment, and bridging therapies.
  • Examination of treatment outcomes, limitations, and practical aspects.

Main Results:

  • Stroke unit care reduces mortality and disability across diverse patient groups.
  • IVT is effective within 4.5 hours but has limitations in recanalization rates and time window.
  • Intra-arterial treatments, particularly with stent-retrievers, offer high recanalization rates but face availability and time constraints.
  • Bridging therapies show promise but require further evidence to confirm superiority.

Conclusions:

  • Optimizing acute stroke care access and dedicated stroke units are vital for reducing stroke burden.
  • Timely intervention with appropriate therapies significantly impacts patient outcomes.
  • Ongoing research into advanced therapies like bridging is essential.