Stories from people navigating acute ischemic stroke — diagnosis, treatment, caregiving, and the ordinary days in between.
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Neurology
Pooled evidence found no significant difference in functional independence or symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage when CT perfusion and noncontrast CT were used to select patients for acute ischemic stroke treatment.
Dr. Abu Bakar · September 20, 2026 · 6 min
Neurology
Selected patients with salvageable brain tissue may benefit from IV thrombolysis 4.5 to 24 hours after ischemic stroke onset, although symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage risk is higher.
Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read
Other conditions
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