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An ischemic stroke is caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain.

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Tenecteplase drug bests standard treatment for certain strokes

medicalxpress.com — “(HealthDay) -- A medication called tenecteplase may be more effective at treating strokes caused by clots in large blood vessels in the brain than the current standard therapy, Australian researchers report.View full resource at medicalxpress.com

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The Brain Protected Against Damage During Stroke By Mild Hypothermia

medicalnewstoday.com — “Thromboembolic stroke, caused by a blood clot in the brain, results in damage to the parts of the brain starved of oxygen. Breaking up the clot with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) reduces theView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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New Device Removes Stroke-Causing Blood Clots Better Than Standard Treatment

medicalnewstoday.com — “An experimental device for removing blood clots in stroke patients dramatically outperformed the standard mechanical treatment, according to research presented by UCLA Stroke Center director Dr. JView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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MedWire News - Stroke - Anesthesia choices could contribute to endovascular stroke therapy outcomes

medwire-news.md — “MedWire News Patients undergoing endovascular therapy for stroke caused by large vessel occlusions may have better outcomes if given general rather than local anesthesia, research suggests. MedWire NewsView full resource at medwire-news.md

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Types of Stroke

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nydailynews.com — “Apixaban may trump standard treatment in preventing strokes caused by a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fiillation.View full resource at nydailynews.com

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