How can I tell if I have had an acute ischemic stroke?
“Patients and their families should learn how to recognize a stroke in time. A simple “1-2-0 stroke” recipe can help to identify1 look – 1 face with asymmetry and crooked…
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Are there any risks associated with revascularization therapy?
Revascularization therapy carries the risk of hemorrhagic transformation, with the incidence of symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation after thrombolysis ranging from 2% to 7%. The thrombolytic drug alteplase (rt-PA) also has the…
What is the best treatment for acute ischemic stroke?
The optimal treatment is revascularization within the time window, thus reducing the infarct size and saving brain function. If blood flow is restored within the appropriate time frame, the stroke…
How to determine if an acute ischemic stroke has occurred
Patients and their families should learn how to recognize a stroke in a timely manner. The simple “1-2-0 stroke” mnemonic helps to identify 1 look – 1 face with asymmetry…
Are there any risks associated with revascularization treatment
Revascularization therapy carries a risk of hemorrhagic transformation, with a 2% to 7% incidence of symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation after thrombolysis. The thrombolytic drug alteplase (rt-PA) also has the potential to…