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Abstract 195: Changing Trends of Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy for Low Severity Stroke: National Inpatient Sample Analysis (2016?2020)

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

IntroductionOver the past decade, stroke management has significantly improved with the widespread use of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) and the establishment of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) as the standard of care for increasing patients. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.

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Abstract WP181: Effect of RapidAI Imaging Software Implementation on Workflow Metrics in Acute Ischemic Stroke Care

Stroke Journal

The RapidAI imaging system (RAPID) was implemented to enhance the speed and efficiency of care delivery. These findings suggest that RAPID enhances the efficiency of patient care delivery in acute ischemic stroke. Further studies with larger sample sizes are warranted.

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Abstract WMP28: Developing a New Hospital Into a Primary Stroke Center in Just Over a Year

Stroke Journal

Our primary goal was to establish a strong culture of engagement in the care of stroke patients from the day the hospital opened.Methods:A multidisciplinary stroke oversight committee was formed, which guided development of the stroke program and integrated leaders from all areas involved with direct or indirect stroke patient care.

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

ADN Center of Excellence

Some of the latest strategies include: Innovations in Thrombolysis and Clot Retrieval : Techniques such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) injections and mechanical thrombectomy are significantly improving recovery rates for ischemic stroke patients. www.adncoe.com

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Women and Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Catheter-based Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism According to REAL-PE Analysis Presented at SCAI 2024

DAIC

Ultrasound-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis (USCDT), a common invasive treatment option for PE, enables deeper penetration of the clot-busting medication into the clot, restoring normal blood flow faster. PE affects around 900,000 people in the U.S. each year, with 10-30% dying within one month of diagnosis.

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AI machines are hot & hungry : Let us learn, teach, and train them in cardiology

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

It is a long read, meant only for those who want to know the hidden intricacies in the concept of “Time window” in STEMI and its important Implication in patient care. [08/11, 08/11, 12:07] Dr S Venkatesan: Is the therapeutic time window for primary PCI and thrombolysis same ? [08/11, How can they be different? [08/11,