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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
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Acute Treatment of Stroke (Except Thrombectomy)
Paula Muñoz Venturelli1,2,3, Jason P Appleton4,5, Craig S Anderson6,7,8
1Clinical Research Center, Instituto de Ciencias e Innovación en Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
|September 20, 2018
Summary
Recent advancements in acute stroke management offer new treatments. This review updates on acute stroke care, excluding thrombectomy, by examining current and future clinical trials for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Acute stroke management has significantly advanced with new therapeutic options.
- The field is rapidly evolving, necessitating regular updates on best practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive update on acute stroke management, excluding thrombectomy.
- To review recent, ongoing, and future clinical trials in acute stroke care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent, ongoing, and future clinical trials.
- Focus on acute stroke management strategies excluding mechanical thrombectomy.
Main Results:
- Established new insights into thrombolysis, alteplase alternatives, dual antiplatelet therapy, and blood pressure management in intracerebral hemorrhage.
- Identified areas for further research into stroke pathophysiology and personalized treatment approaches.
Conclusions:
- Recent trials have improved acute stroke care, but further research is needed.
- Tailoring treatments based on individual pathophysiological mechanisms is a future direction.
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