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Intravenous Thrombolysis Before Endovascular Treatment in Posterior Circulation Occlusions: A MR CLEAN Registry Study

Stroke Journal

BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) before endovascular treatment (EVT) has been investigated in randomized trials and meta-analyses. Primary outcome was a shift toward better functional outcome on the modified Rankin Scale at 90 days. Stroke, Ahead of Print.

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Findings from MOST Trial Presented at ISC24: Blood thinners added to clot-busting medication did not improve stroke outcomes

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Findings from the highly-anticipated MOST (Multi-Arm Optimization of Stroke Thrombolysis) trial were presented on the first day of the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference, ISC 2024, being held through Feb. The study was looking for improvement in functional outcomes at 90 days. 9 Phoenix, AZ. Adeoye, M.D.,

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Abstract TMP13: Prehospital Stroke Scales Are Non-Inferior to NIHSS in Prediction of Intravenous Thrombolysis Use in a Large Telestroke Network

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Recent studies report similar outcomes with antiplatelet drugs and intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) in patients with minor nondisabling ischemic stroke. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP13-ATMP13, February 1, 2024. Patients were excluded if they were on anticoagulation, presented beyond 4.5

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Comparing Low- or Standard-Dose Alteplase in Endovascular Thrombectomy: Insights From a Nationwide Registry

Stroke Journal

BACKGROUND:Timely intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy are the standard reperfusion treatments for large vessel occlusion stroke. METHODS:We enrolled consecutive patients in the multicenter Taiwan Registry of Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke who had received combined thrombolysis (within 4.5

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World Stroke Organization, Philips Release Paper on Expanding Access to Stroke Care

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2. Expand and invest in infrastructures for essential stroke services, including stroke units and intravenous thrombolysis.* 5. For example, an average of around 7 percent of all ischemic stroke patients in the Europe region received this treatment in 2019. 4. Increase the necessary skills in the health workforce.

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Abstract TP173: Differential Outcomes and Treatment in Vertebral versus Carotid Artery Dissections: A National Inpatient Sample Study

Stroke Journal

However, limited studies have compared their clinical features and outcomes. National Inpatient Sample (2005-2019) using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. Within the concurrent AIS group, the CCAD group also exhibited an increased likelihood for IV thrombolysis (10.7% vs. 8.7%), atrial fibrillation (6.1% vs. 3.7%), hypertension (58.0%

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Abstract WP126: Improved Stroke Outcomes Following Implementation of RapidAI Platform at Ascension-Illinois

Stroke Journal

Introduction:The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies holds promise for improving healthcare outcomes. The study focused on adult patients (18 years or older) admitted to Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Illinois between 2019-2022 who were diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke.

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