SCCM Resource Library-More Than Just Choosing the Aspirin Dose: Post-Stroke Care in the ICU

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Video Summary

The video transcript provides an overview of updates and management of acute ischemic stroke. It discusses the pathophysiology and epidemiology of acute ischemic stroke, highlighting factors that increase the risk of worse outcomes. The video emphasizes the importance of prevention, particularly in patients with large artery atherosclerosis. It also introduces the use of tenecteplase as a potential alternative to alteplase for thrombolytic therapy in acute ischemic stroke, highlighting its potential advantages in terms of fibrin specificity and administration convenience. The evidence supporting the use of tenecteplase is discussed, including its efficacy in improving reperfusion and functional outcomes. The video also discusses the complications associated with acute ischemic stroke and thrombolytic therapy, such as intracranial hemorrhage and reocclusion. Management strategies for these complications, including blood pressure control and reversal agents, are outlined. The video concludes by discussing the use of antiplatelet therapy, specifically dual antiplatelet therapy, in preventing recurrent stroke in patients at high risk. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of updates and management strategies for acute ischemic stroke.

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Neuroscience, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | Time Is Brain: An Update on Management and Pharmacology Strategies for Acute Neurologic Emergencies (SessionID 1202433)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Neuroscience

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Stroke

Year 2023

Keywords

acute ischemic stroke

updates

management

tenecteplase

thrombolytic therapy

complications

antiplatelet therapy

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