title: Neurointerventional Therapies for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation: Illustrated Cases.
abstract: Approximately 800,000 strokes occur in the United States every year, resulting in 200,000 deaths. Strokes may be ischemic (80%) or hemorrhagic (20%). Strokes caused by atrial fibrillation (AF) are thromboembolic, and AF is the leading cause of ischemic stroke. Rapid distinction between these forms of strokes is critical because approaches to treatment are different. The goal for acute ischemic stroke is reperfusion of ischemic brain tissue, whereas the treatment of hemorrhagic stroke is supportive therapy and correction of the underlying conditions. The treatment of acute ischemic strokes is similar to treatment of acute myocardial infarction, which requires timely reperfusion for optimal results.
authors.affiliation: Sparrow Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute, Michigan State University, 1200 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912, USA.
authors.forename: Amit B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Sparrow Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute, Michigan State University, 1200 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912, USA.
authors.forename: Enoch B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Lule
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Anmar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Razak
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Syed I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Shalini
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Sparrow Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute, Michigan State University, 1200 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912, USA.
authors.forename: Peerawut
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Deeprasertkul
authors.affiliation: Sparrow Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute, Michigan State University, 1200 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912, USA. Electronic address: thakur@msu.edu.
authors.forename: Ranjan K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Thakur
keywords: Atrial fibrillation; Intracranial hemorrhage; Ischemic stroke; Stroke; Thromboembolism