Practical and Timely Strategies for IV Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic

Stroke

Learning Objectives

Stroke Treatment

Stroke Treatment (cont)

Case 1: Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke

Hospital Transfer and Telemedicine Consult

Patient History

Physical Exam

Baseline CT

IV rtPA Initiation

Transfer to Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC)

Mechanical Thrombectomy

Treatment Outcome

Case 1: Conclusion

Key Teaching Points (cont)

Case 2: Stroke With Minor Symptoms

Neurology Exam

After CT

Thrombolytic Therapy

Case 2: Conclusion

Key Teaching Points

Key Teaching Points (cont)

Abbreviations

Abbreviations (cont)

References

References (cont)

References (cont)

References (cont)