Open AccessThrombolysis and Mechanical Thrombectomy as Leading Treatments for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Author(s) -
Karolia Filipska,
Adam Wiśniewski,
Robert Ślusarz
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
pielęgniarstwo neurologiczne i neurochirurgiczne
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2084-8021
pISSN - 2299-0321
DOI - 10.15225/pnn.2019.8.4.6
Subject(s) - thrombolysis , medicine , stroke (engine) , disease , intensive care medicine , ischemic stroke , ischemia , cardiology , myocardial infarction , mechanical engineering , engineering
Brain vascular diseases, especially strokes, are still a very serious public health and medicine problem. The world is still facing an epidemic of stroke. With the impact load increasing all over the world, there is a continuing need to understand the characteristics of this disease and its impact in different countries. Despite significant improvements in primary prevention and treatment efficacy over the past decades, stroke is still a debilitating disease. Early treatment is the key to successful recovery of patients with ischemic stroke. The aim of the study is to show the most effective methods of treating patients in the acute phase of ischemic stroke. (JNNN 2019;8(4):177–181) Key Words: ischemic stroke, treatment, thrombolysis, thrombectomy