The Bottom Line: The prehospital management section focuses on limiting delays and recognizes that interhospital transfers of acute stroke patients for higher-level care are increasingly common.

47 recommendations developed in areas relevant to primary care, including transition to community, motor therapy, mental health. (HealthDay News) — In clinical practice guidelines jointly issued by ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense updated their clinical practice guidance for managing ...

What guidelines are there to manage stroke? Despite the rising burden of stroke across Africa, there is no continent-wide framework or standardised protocol for stroke management. Although limited ...

LOS ANGELES, CA—Yesterday, the recommended treatment window for mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic strokes caused by large-vessel occlusions was up to 6 hours. Starting today, ...

Previously, the guidelines said the drug must be delivered within three hours of the onset of symptoms. The drug, called tissue plasminogen activator, or tPA, breaks down blood clots in the brain, and ...

This article describes the clinical and economic impact of ischemic stroke, including the particular burden of recurrent stroke. Thereafter, it reviews the treatment landscape for recurrent stroke, ...

Clear guidelines about effective rehabilitation techniques for leg and arm weakness after stroke have been introduced, providing greater direction for health professional and improved patient outcomes ...

A stroke is a medical emergency that happens when something prevents the brain from getting enough blood flow. Stroke is now one of the leading causes of death and disability in Africa. Current ...