The accurate diagnosis of patients presenting to the emergency room with symptoms of stroke is critical; however, rapid assessment is equally important, as the benefit of thrombolytic treatment is ...

The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is accepted as the definitive clinical examination to assess stroke severity. This project examined barriers to implementation and NIHSS use by ...

Among patients that have experienced a stroke, acupuncture can improve motor recovery and alleviate neurological impairment.

NEW ORLEANS -- A stronger case could be made for intra-arterial (IA) alteplase after successful mechanical thrombectomy based on more randomized data, this time the CHOICE-2 trial from Spain. In acute ...

Credit: Getty Images. "Get With the Guidelines®-Stroke" is a warehouse of evidence-based tools, resources, and trends meant to keep clinicians up to date on the latest information Being on the front ...

Thorough neurological assessment of patients experiencing acute stroke is critical for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and care throughout hospitalization. Published guidelines for the early management ...