Neuroendovascular management of acute ischemic stroke.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2009
Abstract
Endovascular reperfusion therapy is evolving as a promising treatment in the setting of acute ischemic stroke. Careful patient selection and angiographic evaluation of the location and extent of occlusion are necessary for the successful management of stroke patients. Intra-arterial chemical thrombolysis, with such agents as alteplase and urokinase, has shown favorable results in the early management of cerebrovascular ischemia. Mechanical thrombolysis is becoming an adjunctive or alternative treatment therapy via novel clot dissolution and retrieval techniques. Existing and upcoming trials are investigating the safety and efficacy of neuroendovascular therapy while attempting to expand its indications in acute ischemic stroke.
Volume
20
Issue
4
First Page
419
Last Page
429
ISSN
1558-1349
Published In/Presented At
Tjoumakaris, S. I., Jabbour, P. M., & Rosenwasser, R. H. (2009). Neuroendovascular management of acute ischemic stroke. Neurosurgery clinics of North America, 20(4), 419–429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nec.2009.07.005
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
19853801
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article