ABU DHABI, UAE — Extending the simple CT angiography (CTA) scan given to all patients with acute stroke on presentation to the hospital to include the upper part of the heart increased the detection ...

A “simple adjustment” to routine CT angiography (CTA) in patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in emergency departments could dramatically enhance diagnosis. By extending ...

Doctors use physical exams, blood and heart tests, and imaging techniques like CT scans and MRIs to diagnose strokes and identify their type and potential triggers. A swift diagnosis is crucial ...

The role of endovascular therapy for acute stroke with a large infarction has not been extensively studied in differing populations. We conducted a multicenter, prospective, open-label, randomized ...

The use of thrombectomy in patients with acute stroke and a large infarct of unrestricted size has not been well studied. We assigned, in a 1:1 ratio, patients with proximal cerebral vessel occlusion ...

BASEL, Switzerland—Reducing blood pressure in patients with a suspected acute stroke in the ambulance before determining the specific stroke type does not provide a significant overall benefit, ...