Sheeza Basharat25 minutes ago

Acute Stroke ED Management

Acute stroke emergency department (ED) management prioritizes rapid identification and treatment within the "golden hour" to maximize neurological recovery. Key actions include immediate brain imaging (non-contrast CT) to rule out hemorrhage, blood pressure management (\(<185/110\) mmHg for thrombolytics), intravenous thrombolysis (alteplase/tenecteplase) within 4.5 hours of symptom onset, and mechanical thrombectomy for large vessel occlusions.