Data from CREST showed a dramatic improvement in risk factor control and medical management over the study period. #ISC24

TREND RCT shows significantly lower rates of early neurological deterioration but no difference at 90 d outcomes. Sample size too small or END not predictive of outcomes? The effect size if present is likely small so large RCT would be needed #ISC24 AHA Science

The neuroprotectant effect of UA in stroke Stroke AHA/ASA #ISC2024

Rakesh Patel presents at #ISC24 promising data followup data from SPAN: originally 6 promising neuroprotective interventions, now narrowed to uric acid supplementation. Uric acid improved survival and functional outcome at 30 days in animal models. I am sure more is to come!

So much fun and learning with JFK past and present at #ISC2024

#ISC2024 the best time with the best people fellows and nurses. Grateful for them!

Principles for blood pressure titration in the acute phase of ICH #ISC2024 Craig Anderson presents his groundbreaking work in ICH and blood pressure lowering in the acute phase. Excessively high blood pressure could lead to hematoma expansion.

A Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Time to Pass the Torch | Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.11… Stroke AHA/ASA Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology SVIN

Here it is! In this meta-analysis, anticoagulation was superior to antiplatelets for stroke prevention in patients with #cervical #artery #dissection but carried increased risk of major bleeding. This argues for an individualized treatment approach. 🛑CAD ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ST…

#MondayTip #Missed Ischemic stroke in the ED: ☝️ If we don't recognize a stroke in the ED, the patient could miss the #opportunity for acute interventions 🚩 #Atypical symptoms from #posterior circulation stroke are most associated with misdiagnosis 🆓doi.org/10.1161/STROKE…

BRILLIANT!!!!!

Pediatric stroke can be challenging for ED providers and other clinicians. The paper now online in Stroke AHA/ASA describing the PED-RACE scale can be useful European Stroke Org SVIN World Stroke Org

jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/… The final results of TESLA trial are out TESLA Stroke Trial Osama Zaidat MD

Its those with symptomatic ICAD and impaired distal perfusion who may benefit from endovascualr treatment. We need targeted ICAD trials not a one size fits all pragmatic trial.

In the cradle of civilization—Egypt—Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti Fawaz Al-Mufti, MD, FSVIN takes the stage at MENA-VINM, spotlighting the long-overlooked pandemic of stroke with passion and precision.

Here's the group post!!! WHAT A TEAM!!!!!!!!!! Eva A. Mistry, MBBS, MSCI, FAHA Pooja Khatri

Congrats to Dr. Haralabos Zacharatos, Dr. Brian Jankowitz, Dr. Nancy Gadallah, Suanne Fleyzor, and the rest of the Hackensack Meridian team for enrolling the 83rd patient in the #PICASSO trial 🥳🤩 Osama Zaidat MD Sami Al Kasab Thanh Nguyen 🇺🇦 #stroke #clinicaltrial

Wrapping up #StrokeAwareness Month with this article highlighting my personal "own story" 🧠❤️ Remember: ⚠️ Stroke has no age limit 👨‍👩‍👧 It can happen to your loved ones ⏱️ Time is brain storystudio.chron.com/she-was-having…

The stroke field had major developments since 1993 when the TOAST criteria were proposed. We need move on to a different system that incorporates new mechanisms/tools/testing and standardizes the minimum workup. Introducing ISPS25 #stroke #WSC25 #meded ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ST…

In a systematic review and study-level meta-analysis, TNK improved excellent functional outcomes and recanalization in AIS patients treated within 4.5-24 hours, without increasing the risks of sICH or mortality. #stroke ahajrnls.org/4nMEfSn