The Ischemic Penumbra 50 Years: A Personal Vignette

Jens Astrup1

  • 1University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Stroke
|October 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary

The ischemic penumbra, a critical area in stroke research, was discovered 50 years ago. This discovery stemmed from pioneering experiments in London, marking a significant advancement in understanding brain tissue survival.