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Acute Ischaemic Stroke and Thrombolytic Therapy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) is a preventable and treatable disease with high mortality and morbidity, accounting for 80% of cerebrovascular events. Hypertension (HT), atrial fibrillation (AF) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are risk factors in AIS. The diagnosis is made by starting thrombolytics within the first 4.5 hours after anamnesis, neurological examination and exclusion of haemorrhage by computed tomography.

Source: Clinical Medical Reviews and Reports

DOI: 10.31579/2690-8794/245

Author: Ali Karakuş

Institution: Mustafa Kemal University

Language: English

Topic: Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407255353