Explore state-of-the-art stroke care and endovascular therapy in this comprehensive 45-minute lecture by Dr. Bart Besinger. Delve into the latest AHA guidelines, patient eligibility criteria for mechanical thrombectomy, and the significance of large vessel occlusion strokes. Learn about endovascular therapy terminology, stent retrievers, and patient selection based on clinical criteria and NIH Stroke Scale. Examine landmark studies, guidelines, and harm rates while understanding the importance of perfusion imaging and contrast imaging in stroke assessment. Discover age cutoffs, real-life examples, and physiologic criteria for treatment decisions. Gain insights into cerebral blood flow and updated protocols for managing patients with large vessel occlusions. Enhance your knowledge of emergency stroke care and stay current with the latest advancements in endovascular therapy.
Overview
Syllabus
Stroke
Endovascular Therapy
AHA Guidelines
Who is eligible for Mechanical Thrombectomy
Why are large vessel occlusion Strokes so important
Bad Strokes
Large Vessel Occlusion
Endovascular Therapy Terminology
stent retriever
patient selection
clinical criteria
NIH Stroke Scale
Medical Calculator
Landmark Studies
Guidelines
Harm Rates
Who
AHA Guideline
mechanical thrombectomy
perfusion imaging
contrast imaging
perfusion criteria
age cutoffs
real life example
cerebral blood flow
physiologic criteria
what do we do
have not changed
has a large vessel occlusion
protocol
Taught by
The Center for Medical Education
