2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published: January 24, 2018
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- Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the world and a leading cause of adult disability, with ischemic strokes accounting for about 87% of all strokes.
- This guideline serves as a comprehensive recommendation resource for the management of patients with acute ischemic stroke and is based on best evidence currently available.
The 2018 AIS Guidelines: Potential Future Impact
Karen Furie, MD, MPH, Chair of the Stroke Council, interviews William J. Powers, MD, writing Group Chair of the 2018 AIS Guidelines, about the most important changes in the guidelines, and how stroke centers may implement the new guidelines.
Supporting Materials
- Systematic Review: Accuracy of Prediction Instruments for Diagnosing Large Vessel Occlusion in Individuals With Suspected Stroke
- Systematic Review: Effect of Dysphagia Screening Strategies on Clinical Outcomes After Stroke
- AHA News: More stroke patients eligible for crucial treatments under new guidelines
- News Release: More stroke patients may receive crucial treatments under new guideline
Recommended Reading
- 2013 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Clinical Performance Measures for Adults Hospitalized With Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Recommendations for the Implementation of Telemedicine Within Stroke Systems of Care
- Scientific Rationale for the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for Intravenous Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke
- 2015 Focused Update of the 2013 Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Regarding Endovascular Treatment
- AHA/ASA Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack