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  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Science

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  • Acute ischemic stroke requires prompt assessment for effective management.
  • Timely intervention significantly impacts patient prognosis and functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the urgent evaluation process for acute ischemic stroke patients.
  • To detail reperfusion therapy options and secondary prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of symptom onset, severity, occlusion location, and comorbidities.
  • Administration of intravenous thrombolysis within 4.5 hours or mechanical thrombectomy within 24 hours for large vessel occlusion.
  • Close neurologic monitoring post-reperfusion therapy.

Main Results:

  • Intravenous thrombolysis is indicated for eligible patients within 4.5 hours of symptom onset.
  • Mechanical thrombectomy is an option for large vessel occlusion within 24 hours.
  • Reperfusion therapy is associated with improved functional outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent evaluation and reperfusion therapies are vital for acute ischemic stroke management.
  • Secondary prevention strategies include antithrombotics and glycemic control.
  • Potential complications like cerebral edema and hemorrhagic transformation require monitoring.