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Abstract TP11: Clinical Determinants of Decision-Making for Extended-Window Intravenous Thrombolysis

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Current guidelines suggest using intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke within 4.5 The safety outcome was the rate of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (SICH).Results:We hours of symptom onset. Results:We included 79 patients (Table 1.) Twenty-two patients (27.8%) received IVT.

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Abstract WP72: A Stroke System’s Implementation and Analysis After Transitioning to Tenecteplase, a Novel Thrombolytic

Stroke Journal

The transition from Alteplase to Tenecteplase for AIS patients eligible for thrombolysis occurred on June 6, 2022. EHR Alteplase references were changed to thrombolysis. All impacted disciplines received education, including nursing skills demonstration. The system Alteplase hemorrhagic complication rate was 2.8%

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Abstract WMP7: Impact of Telestroke Access in a Rural Setting

Stroke Journal

Background:Despite decades long adoption as the standard-of-care for ischemic stroke, the majority of eligible patients do not receive intravenous thrombolysis (IVT), with underutilization especially pronounced in rural areas. Symptomatic hemorrhage (sICH) was 3.0%, overall 30-day mortality was 5.6%, and sICH mortality was 1.0%.

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World Stroke Day: Understanding and Combating the "Silent Killer"

ADN Center of Excellence

The Impact of Stroke on Global Health A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, either by a clot (ischemic stroke) or a ruptured vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). This deprivation of oxygen and nutrients results in the rapid death of brain cells, often causing irreversible damage. www.adncoe.com

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Abstract WMP27: Strategies to Mitigate Tenecteplase (TNK) Dosing Errors in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Tenecteplase (TNK) is currently being used for IV thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke. Bach, 2023) Education was created and disseminated to inform physicians and nursing of the appropriate dosing of TNK for acute ischemic stroke. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP27-AWMP27, February 1, 2024. Genetech, 2023).