A blood test conducted in a prehospital setting may rapidly distinguish between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, potentially facilitating more rapid, targeted treatment. The test measures the levels ...
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — A 0.4-mg/kg bolus dose of tenecteplase (TNKase, Genentech) was associated with functional outcomes and safety similar to those seen with the standard of care, alteplase ...
Stroke seems to strike out of the blue, but it’s really cumulative effects that lead to stroke. Although it may seem like stroke is unpredictable and there is no way to pinpoint exactly when one might ...
An ultra-sensitive blood test that reflects brain damage after acute ischemic stroke - and also predicts functional outcome. This is a discovery that is expected to be of great significance in the ...
Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of cardioembolic stroke and is associated with increased stroke severity and fatality. Early identification of AF is essential for adequate ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recurrent strokes are common and many stroke patients do not receive adequate referrals. Patient and caregiver ...
Mobile stroke units (MSUs) are ambulances with staff and a computed tomographic scanner that may enable faster treatment with tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) than standard management by emergency ...
A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up, he couldn’t move his left arm or leg. Lewis’ neighbor realized his truck hadn’t moved in two days and called 911 for ...