Endovascular thrombectomy and best medical treatment are both effective and safe options for treating acute extracranial internal carotid artery occlusions. Read more!
Two randomized trials have shown that the use of adjunctive intra-arterial thrombolytics does not significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy.The impact ...
In patients with acute ischemic stroke due to acute intracranial occlusions of the posterior circulation, the use of ...
Countries committed to rolling out endovascular thrombectomy services are meeting with varying degrees of success.
Two new trials saw no impact of thrombolytics in reducing disability at 90 days, but some positive signals offer hope.
Two randomized trials found that intra-arterial urokinase and tenecteplase did not improve functional outcomes after ...
The present case illustrates a rare presentation of acute coronary syndrome caused by the anterior descending artery occlusion. Until 2005, only seven cases had been reported in the literature. 2 It ...
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) may be exacerbated by occlusion from items such as occlusive gloves or textiles, especially if the occlusion is removed suddenly, creating a steep humidity gradient.
A surge in flu cases across Scotland has placed health services in the country under "acute pressure", Public Health Scotland (PHS) has warned. Data from PHS showed 1,163 people were hospitalised ...