title: Recognition and initial management of acute ischemic stroke.
abstract: This article addresses the recognition and management of acute ischemic stroke. It includes a discussion of cerebrovascular anatomy, common ischemic stroke syndromes, and central venous thrombosis. Extensive attention is paid to the initial emergency department management of stroke, addressing medical and systems issues, and treatment of ischemic stroke by thrombolysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, One Boston Medical Center Place, Dowling One South, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
authors.forename: Jillian M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Perry
authors.forename: Kerry K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: McCabe
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D057510:Endovascular Procedures; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D059906:Neuroimaging; D010808:Physical Examination; D020521:Stroke / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents