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01-09-2016 | Neuroanesthesia (M Smith, Section Editor)

The Anesthetic Management of Interventional Procedures for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Authors: Tasha L. Welch, Jeffrey J. Pasternak

Published in: Current Anesthesiology Reports | Issue 3/2016

Abstract

Acute ischemic stroke is a medical emergency. Expedient reperfusion is a key component of treatment and improves the odds for a good outcome. Anesthesiologists play an important role in the peri-procedural management of cerebral revascularization procedures in patients with acute ischemic stroke. We review critical concepts and provide evidence-based recommendations, when available, for the management of patients having angiographic procedures to treat acute ischemic stroke.

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Title: The Anesthetic Management of Interventional Procedures for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Tasha L. Welch
Jeffrey J. Pasternak
Publication date: 01-09-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Anesthesiology Reports / Issue 3/2016
Electronic ISSN: 2167-6275
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-016-0166-5

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The Anesthetic Management of Interventional Procedures for Acute Ischemic Stroke

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