Acute ischemic stroke

Maximiliano A. Hawkes; Alejandro A. Rabinstein

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-28072-7_9

Acute ischemic stroke

Maximiliano A. Hawkes, Alejandro A. Rabinstein

Neurology

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Abstract

Ischemic stroke is a medical emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Over the past 25 years, the treatment of acute ischemic stroke has dramatically evolved. Currently, ischemic brain reperfusion is possible with pharmacologic, endovascular, and combined treatments. More recently, the use of advanced imaging allows identifying patients with salvageable ischemic brain tissue beyond the classic time-based window (tissue-based window) who benefit from reperfusion treatments. Stroke patients also benefit from monitoring in dedicated stroke units. This specialized environment is ideal for the detection and treatment of neurological deterioration and potential complications, and the timely institution of secondary prevention treatments and rehabilitation. This chapter aims to provide an updated and practical evidence-based guidance to the initial evaluation and treatment of acute stroke patients.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Neurological Emergencies
Subtitle of host publication	A Practical Approach
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	171-188
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030280727
ISBN (Print)	9783030280710
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-28072-7_9
State	Published - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

Ischemic stroke
Mechanical thrombectomy
Reperfusion
Secondary prevention
Thrombolysis

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General Medicine

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