Pitfalls in CTP: Why CTP Isn’t Always the Holy Grail in Acute Stroke Imaging

March 8, 2022
CTP is alluring in acute stroke and continues to become more available. But it's complicated. Learn the pitfalls and traps from a true expert in perfusion imaging.
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When Should We Consider Restarting Anticoagulation in DVT, PE and Afib Patients? What Should I Tell the Family To Be on the Look-Out for Once They Are Discharged?

February 1, 2022
When patients need anticoagulation but have had an ICH or large ischemic stroke, when do we restart anticoagulation? When, if ever, is it safe?  
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What Key Lessons Have I Learned Managing Hemorrhagic Bleeding in the ICU & Critical Care?

January 25, 2022
Intracerebral hemorrhages are challenging to manage and patients need immediate interventions to preserve life and limit morbidity. Lessons learned from the ICU and ED shed light on how to best care for these patients.
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A Review of the Different Types of Anticoagulants and Their Clinical Applications

January 18, 2022
Anticoagulation in clinical practice is more common and more complicated every day. Understanding what they are, how they're used and when you'll see them in the clinical arena is critical. Two experts discuss their understanding of the landscape of anticoagulation and what you need to know about it.
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Why Is the Extended Window Controversial and What Happened With the FDA?

September 7, 2021

Ever wonder why the FDA didn't approve the extended time window for tPA after ECASS3? Listen here to understand the discussion.

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Defining the SOC - Is 4.5 Hrs the Real Answer?

Haemin Go posted on 8/10/2021

Moderator: Jordan Bonomo, MD, FCCM, FNCS
Other Participants: William A. Knight IV, MD, FACEP, FNCS

Defining the standard of care has broad implications for the health care decisions in a region. Understanding the SOC for tPA in the extended window is critical to being able to provide the best care to stroke patients. While it may seem simple to assume what the SCO is, defining it is far more challenging. World-wide, the SOC for tPA has been generally been accepted to include the 3-4.5 hr window from onset, however some controversy remains in the minds of many. Listen hear to learn about the nuances of defining the SOC in the extended window for tPA.

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