Intravenous Thrombolysis Before Endovascular Treatment in Posterior Circulation Occlusions: A MR CLEAN Registry Study | Stroke ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ST… Stroke AHA/ASA Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology SVIN

Heart in VF and after successful cardioversion ⚡️

In mild ischemic stroke, use of clopidogrel & aspirin within 24 hours after symptom onset reduces stroke recurrence. The efficacy and safety of dual antiplatelet therapy used within 72 hours have not been well studied. Full INSPIRES Research Summary: nej.md/47f7cy4

Does the Ischemic Core Really Matter? An Updated Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Large Core Trials After TESLA, TENSION, and LASTE | Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.11… Stroke AHA/ASA Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology SVIN

Powerful story by Nisha, demonstrating the use of AI in stroke imaging to deliver rapid treatment. Brainomix is live in every Welsh hospital.

A summary of DECOMPRESS2 on decompressive surgery for patients with severe cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT): 1. 🧠 Decompressive Surgery Saves Lives: Decompressive surgery is a life-saving treatment for severe CVT, especially for patients with brain herniation risk, with

Today marks an important milestone, and the first phase of the multi-phase journey is achieved. Our teams are committed to developing & implementing Welsh FLS model that truly benefit Welsh people. Next step is to meet all expected Royal Osteoporosis Society standards gov.wales/written-statem…

Pondering how to remember pontine syndromes? Don’t become despondent about syndromes of the pons! Here’s an easy way remember the basic parts of pontine syndromes: Pontine lesions are usually vascular and are either from an infarct in the AICA territory (lateral) or

The VYALEV™ (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa) subcutaneous pump has finally been approved by the U.S. FDA. What do you need to know if you live in the United States and are considering this under the skin pump option? Key Points: - This is a pump that is similar to those used in

Starting DOAC within 4 days after stroke is NOT inferior to delayed initiation after 7 days. OPTIMAS trial published in Lancet this morning #WSC2024

Exciting results from CATALYST IPDMA! Early DOAC start is safe and reduces the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with AF and recent ischemic stroke UCL Stroke Research Urs Martin Fischer The ELAN Trial OPTIMAS World Stroke Org European Stroke Org Stroke Research Center Bern

Feeling stuck in the middle when it comes to middle cerebral artery infarcts? It may be only one vessel, but you can get many different infarct patterns & symptoms depending on where it is occluded! Here’s what you NEED to know: FIVE MAIN INFARCT PATTERNS: 1. Occlusion of the

Rule of thumb for detecting M2 MCA vessel occlusion on CTA: ⤵️ ✅ Superior M2 division = territory predominantly ant. to sylvian fissure. ✅ Inferior M2 division = territory predominantly post. to sylvian fissure. Real time saver on those busy call nights 😉!

1/ A 78 yo W is seen for 5 years of gradual short-term memory difficulties such as remembering to take her medicine, names, and poor recall of new facts. It seems her deficits are getting worse. This is Alzheimer Disease, right? Or… are you LATE in considering a different dx?

First paper from the UCL Young Stroke Systematic Evaluation Study (ULYSSES) European Stroke Org Raafiah Mussa Hatice Ozkan Open Access here: doi.org/10.1177/239698…. We found unfavourable functional outcomes in half of the patients, associated with female sex and #stroke due to haemorrhage.

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Where is the evidence on treatments for Parkinson's disease motor fluctuations? How do we choose? Remember – ense et aratro – sometimes we choose the sword, but in Parkinson's, over time the plow is usually the better strategy. de Bie and colleagues do an evidence-based review

Collaboration on the optimal timing of anticoagulation after ischaemic stroke and atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and prospective individual participant data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (CATALYST) - The Lancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Does trying to memorize inflammatory myelopathies leave you inflamed? Do you say “Oh my!” when you see my-elopathy?? Never fear, read on for this month’s @the_AJNR SCANtastic for all you need to know: ajnr.org/content/46/6/1… It is actually easy to remember the different

Considering Prestroke Disability in EVT Candidates: Lessons from the Italian Endovascular Stroke Registry In this #BloggingStroke post, Johanna Seiden, MD MPH discusses #Stroke article by Naldi et al. #AHAJournals ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/blo…