Patients with acute ischemic stroke frequently test positive for hyperglycemia, which is
associated with a poor clinical outcome. This association between poor glycemic control and …

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a serine threonine kinase that is highly conserved
through evolution. AMPK is found in most mammalian tissues including the brain. As a key …

There is growing debate over the value of intensive insulin therapy (IIT) in critically ill
patients. Available trials have been performed in general medical or surgical intensive care …

Background. Thrombolytic therapy is an effective treatment modality for acute ischaemic
stroke within 3 hours of symptom onset. Its safety and efficacy have not been studied in …

The care for patients with acute ischemic stroke has been revolutionized by the clinical
application of fibrinolysis. Intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) has …

ESCUDERO, D. et al. Tratamiento endovascular y trombólisis intraarterial en el ictus
isquémico agudo. Med. Intensiva [online]. 2010, vol. 34, n. 6, pp. 370-378. ISSN 0210-5691 …

INTRODUÇÃO: A reperfusão precoce da artéria responsável pelo acidente vascular
cerebral isquêmico está associada ao salvamento da zona de hipoperfusão adjacente à …

Résumé Introduction Depuis 2003, la thrombolyse intraveineuse des infarctus cérébraux par
rt-PA s' est développée à l'hôpital militaire de Toulon. Nous rapportons les résultats de …

Abstract Hyperglycemia is frequently found (40–60%) after all kinds of stroke and it has been
related to increased lesion size and poor clinical outcome. In this chapter, we will primarily …

• Diabetes is a strong and independent risk factor for ischemic cerebrovascular disease with
a relative risk of around two.• Ischemic stroke in the patient with diabetes has worse …