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Semin intervent Radiol 2013; 30(03): 282-287
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1353481
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Intra-arterial Stroke Management

Ethan A. Prince
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
,
Sun Ho Ahn
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
,
Gregory M. Soares
1   Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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13 September 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Acute ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. Cerebral neuronal death begins within minutes after threshold values of blood oxygen saturation are crossed. Prompt restoration of oxygenated blood flow into ischemic tissue remains the common goal of reperfusion strategies. This article provides a brief overview of acute ischemic stroke, a summary of the major intra-arterial stroke therapy trials, and comments on current training requirements for the performance of intra-arterial therapies.

Keywords

ischemic stroke - intervention - thrombolysis - thrombectomy - interventional radiology
 

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