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Chapter 4 – Stroke Radiology

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Abstract Non-contrast CT (NCCT) of the head remains the standard procedure for the initial evaluation of stroke. In the emergent initial evaluation of an acute stroke patient in the emergency…

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Chapter 3 – Ischemic Stroke

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Abstract This chapter discusses the four main components of acute ischemic stroke care. The sections on prevention of complications, and recovery and rehabilitation, are applicable to both ischemic and hemorrhagic…

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Chapter 2 – What to Do First

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Abstract The following initial measures apply to all stroke patients. They are necessary to stabilize and assess the patient, and prepare for definitive therapy. All current and, probably, future stroke…

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Chapter 6 – Endovascular Therapy

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Abstract When used alone, intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolysis have yielded low recanalization rates of proximal large-vessel occlusions (LVO). The endovascular trials utilizing first-generation devices such as the Merci retriever and…

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