An interrupted blood supply to the brain due to a blocked vessel causes the brain cells to die, leading to a medical emergency called a stroke. They can be due to ischemia or hemorrhage. In an ischemic stroke, the blood supply is altered due to a blocked artery. The ischemia can also be due to narrowing arteries in atherosclerosis. Transient ischemic stroke or mini-stroke occurs due to a brief interruption of blood supply. It is not as serious as a stroke but is an indication of the risk of future stroke. Symptoms include one-sided numbness and weakness, blurry vision, slurred speech, confusion, dizziness, altered gait, imbalance, and headache. Blood thinners are used to dissolve the blood clots while they are forming. Hence an immediate treatment is necessitated to prevent further complications.
Advancements in Endovascular Stroke Therapy
Significant advancements in recent years have revolutionized endovascular stroke therapy, transforming the management of acute ischemic stroke.
Advanced Imaging in Stroke Diagnosis and Management
The damage to the spinal cord that manifests following a trauma like a road accident, car crash, falls, and so on can cause spinal cord injury.
Safety Concerns for Tenecteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Tenecteplase is a form of native tissue-type plasminogen activator that catalyzes the production of the serine protease plasmin to promote thrombolysis quickly.
Acute Ischemic Stroke - Prehospital Management
This article briefly discusses the prehospital management of acute ischemic stroke, which occurs due to less blood supply to the brain.
