Objectives: Concise “synthetic” review of the state of the art of management of acute
ischemic stroke. Data Sources: Available literature on PubMed. Study Selection: We …

Stroke is the second highest cause of death globally and a leading cause of disability, with
an increasing incidence in developing countries. Ischaemic stroke caused by arterial …

Background and Purpose—The purpose of these guidelines is to provide an up-to-date
comprehensive set of recommendations in a single document for clinicians caring for adult …

Stroke is the leading cause of long term disability in developed countries and one of the top
causes of mortality worldwide. The past decade has seen substantial advances in the …

Background Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has become the cornerstone of acute ischemic
stroke management in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO). Objective To assist …

Importance In nonurban areas with limited access to thrombectomy-capable centers, optimal
prehospital transport strategies in patients with suspected large-vessel occlusion stroke are …

In 2005, the American Stroke Association published recommendations for the establishment
of stroke systems of care and in 2013 expanded on them with a statement on interactions …

Background Due to the time-sensitive effect of endovascular treatment, rapid prehospital
identification of large-vessel occlusion in individuals with suspected stroke is essential to …

Importance Direct transfer to angiography suite (DTAS) for patients with suspected large
vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke has been described as an effective and safe measure to …

Background and Purpose—Patients with large vessel occlusion strokes (LVOS) may be
better served by direct transfer to endovascular capable centers avoiding hazardous delays …