Ischemic Stroke

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Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is sudden focal neurologic deficit from arterial occlusion. 87% of strokes. Time-critical: IV tPA within 4.5 hours, mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours. BEFAST assessment.

ischemic stroke CVA cerebrovascular accident brain infarction stroke
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What this condition is

What is an ischemic stroke?A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.There are two main types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the more common type. An ischemic stroke hap…

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Common tests

Tests performed

Non-contrast CT head (stat) CT Angiography head/neck MRI brain (DWI) ECG (AF screen) Echocardiogram CBC BMP Coags HbA1c Lipids
Common medications

Recognize the drug and the class

IV tPA (Alteplase) — within 4.5h Aspirin 325mg (non-tPA/24h post-tPA) Anticoagulation (cardioembolic AF) Statin therapy BP management (permissive HTN acutely)
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Impaired Physical Mobility Impaired Verbal Communication Swallowing Impairment Unilateral Neglect Risk for Aspiration
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RECRUITING PHASE2

Safety and Efficacy of J147 in Acute Ischemic Stroke

NCT07430917

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if the drug J147 improves outcomes for persons who have had an ischemic stroke. It also will learn about the safety of J147 when given by injection to stroke patients. Researchers will compare…

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Ischemic Stroke What is an ischemic stroke?A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.There are two main types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the more common type. An ischemic stroke hap… Stroke What is a stroke?A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.If you think that you or someone else is having a stroke, call 911 right away. Immediate treatment may save someone's life and increase… Transient Ischemic Attack A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked. Symptoms of a TIA are like other stroke symptoms, but do not last as long. They happen suddenly, and include:Numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the bodyConfusion or trouble speaking or understanding speechTrouble seeing in one or both eyesDifficulty walki… Blood Clots What is a blood clot?A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. When you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. After the bleeding stops and healing takes place, your body usually breaks down and removes the blood clot. But sometimes the blood clots form where they shouldn't, your body makes too many blood clots or abnormal blood…