2015 AHA/ASA Focused Update of the 2013 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Regarding Endovascular Treatment

• This update to the 2013 AIS Guideline provides an update to the management is ischemic stroke for endovascular treatment.
• The AHA/ASA recommends, in addition to IV rtPA, endovascular treatment with stent retrievers in persons with a large cerebral artery occlusion (M1).
• Key recommendations are made regarding the use of IV rtPA, endovascular treatment with stent retrievers, imaging and systems of care.

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Focused Update on the Use of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke

William J. Powers, MD, Chair of the American Heart Association writing group for the 2015 Focused Update on the Use of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke announces the publication of the new update, explains the need for the update, and reviews some of the key findings and recommendations.

• Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke 2013

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