Challenges in Endovascular Therapy for Acute Stroke- What Should the Rest of Us Know?

May 11, 2021
Endovascular treatment of acute stroke is intimidating to many providers. Dr. Grossman takes this opportunity to share his expertise and help the rest of us understand what neurointervention can do for acute stroke patients and what the future of endovascular stroke care holds.
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What Was Missing From the NINDS Trial?

December 4, 2020
The NINDS trial was the seminal study of IV-tPA in the treatment of acute stroke. Yet controversy still exists around the trial methodology and the interpretation of the data. Was anything missing from NINDS? Does it still resonate nearly 25 years later?
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Assessing the ED Stroke Patient for Disability - What Are the Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them?

December 2, 2020
The NIH Stroke Scale is beneficial when used correctly but is has its limitations. Relying entirely on the NIHSS will miss significant disability in a number of patients. Acute stroke care demands more than just an NIHSS assessment.
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