Diffusion weighted imaging offers a powerful means to detect acute stroke.
It has been through early clinical trials in humans for treatment of acute stroke, but results have not yet been announced.
However, the use of tPA in acute stroke is controversial.
For the first time, dispatchers must distinguish between acute strokes - those in the first hours - and others.
He had an acute stroke in 1969 and two strokes in 1988.
It would appear that edaravone is an effective treatment for acute ischaemic stroke.
There are various classification systems for acute ischemic stroke.
When an acute stroke is suspected by history and physical examination, the goal of early assessment is to determine the cause.
"We are entering a new era in which things can be done to minimize the damage of acute strokes."
Disease specific accreditation for acute stroke, first in the world.