Ep. 175: Acute Ischemic Stroke: Evolving Guidelines and Clinical Decisions
eanCast: Weekly NeurologyShow Notes
Theodoros Mavridis (Dublin, Ireland)
Ana Catarina Fonseca (Lisbon, Portugal)
In this episode, Theodoros Mavridis speaks with Ana Catarina Fonseca about the updated European guidelines for acute ischemic stroke. They discuss advances in reperfusion therapy, including extended time windows for thrombolysis using advanced imaging, broader eligibility criteria, and evidence supporting thrombectomy in patients with low ASPECTS scores, mild deficits, and posterior circulation strokes. The conversation also highlights the continued importance of stroke unit care and emerging pre-hospital technologies aimed at speeding diagnosis and improving outcomes.
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