Resources

References:

TNK in Acute Ischemic Stroke:

Powers WJ, Rabinstein AA, Ackerson T, et al. Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: 2019 Update to the 2018 Guidelines for the Early Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2019;50(12):e344-e418. PubMed Link

Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Current State:

Albers GW, Marks MP, Kemp S, et al. Thrombectomy for Stroke at 6 to 16 Hours with Selection by Perfusion Imaging. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(8):708-718. PubMed Link

Expanding the Eligibility Criteria for Thrombectomy:

Nogueira RG, Jadhav AP, Haussen DC, et al. Thrombectomy 6 to 24 Hours after Stroke with a Mismatch between Deficit and Infarct. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(1):11-21. PubMed Link

Advanced Secondary Prevention of Stroke:

Kernan WN, Ovbiagele B, Black HR, et al. Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2014;45(7):2160-2236. PubMed Link

Cardiovascular Stroke:

Fuster V, Rydén LE, Cannom DS, et al. ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2006;114(7):e257-e354. PubMed Link

Cardiothoracic Interventions for Stroke:

Adams HP Jr, del Zoppo G, Alberts MJ, et al. Guidelines for the Early Management of Adults With Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council, Clinical Cardiology Council, Cardiovascular Radiology and Intervention Council, and the Atherosclerotic Peripheral Vascular Disease and Quality of Care Outcomes in Research Interdisciplinary Working Groups: The American Academy of Neurology affirms the value of this guideline as an educational tool for neurologists. Stroke. 2007;38(5):1655-1711. PubMed Link

The Role of Implantable Cardiac Monitors in Stroke Prevention:

Sanna T, Diener HC, Passman RS, et al. Cryptogenic stroke and underlying atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med. 2014;370(26):2478-2486. PubMed Link

Treatment of Unruptured Aneurysm:

Wiebers DO, Whisnant JP, Huston J 3rd, et al. Unruptured intracranial aneurysms: natural history, clinical outcome, and risks of surgical and endovascular treatment. Lancet. 2003;362(9378):103-110. PubMed Link

Treatment of Intracranial Arterial Disease – Medical Therapy:

Chimowitz MI, Lynn MJ, Derdeyn CP, et al. Stenting versus aggressive medical therapy for intracranial arterial stenosis. N Engl J Med. 2011;365(11):993-1003. PubMed Link

Treatment of Intracranial Arterial Disease – Interventional Therapy:

Zaidat OO, Fitzsimmons BF, Woodward BK, et al. Effect of a balloon-expandable intracranial stent vs medical therapy on risk of stroke in patients with symptomatic intracranial stenosis: the VISSIT randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2015;313(12):1240-1248. PubMed Link

Collaboration Between the Stroke Team and The Department of Quality:

Meretoja A, Strbian D, Mustanoja S, et al. Reducing in-hospital delay to 20 minutes in stroke thrombolysis. Neurology. 2012;79(4):306-313. PubMed Link

Joint Commission Certification for Stroke:

Joint Commission. Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification. Joint Commission Certification

Christine A. Sinsky, MD, Hessam Bavafa, PhD, Richard G. Roberts, MD, JD, and John W. Beasley, MD Standardization vs Customization: Finding the Right Balance Ann Fam Med. 2021 Mar-Apr; 19(2): 171–177.  doi: 10.1370/afm.2654

Cora H Ormseth,1 Kevin N Sheth,1 Jeffrey L Saver,2 Gregg C Fonarow,3 and Lee H Schwamm4 The American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines (GWTG)-Stroke development and impact on stroke care Stroke Vasc Neurol. 2017 Jun; 2(2): 94–105.  Published online 2017 May 29. doi: 10.1136/svn-2017-000092

2022 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Stroke.  2022 53:e282-e361  Volume 53, Issue 7, July 2022; Pages e282-e361 https://doi.org/10.1161/STR.0000000000000407

Websites:

American Heart Association – Stroke Treatment Guidelines:

AHA Stroke Treatment Guidelines

European Stroke Organisation – Thrombectomy in Stroke:

ESO – Thrombectomy Guidelines

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Stroke Information:

NIH Stroke Information

American College of Cardiology (ACC) – Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines:

ACC Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines

American Stroke Association – Secondary Stroke Prevention:

ASA Secondary Stroke Prevention

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) – Interventions for Stroke:

SCAI Stroke Interventions

American College of Cardiology (ACC) – Implantable Devices in Stroke Prevention:

ACC Implantable Devices

Brain Aneurysm Foundation – Aneurysm Treatment Options:

Brain Aneurysm Foundation Treatment Options

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – Intracranial Stenosis:

AHA/ASA Intracranial Stenosis Information

Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) – Endovascular Treatment for Intracranial Arterial Disease:

SNIS Intracranial Arterial Disease

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – Quality Improvement for Stroke Care:

AHA/ASA Stroke Quality Improvement

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – Improving Stroke Care:

AHRQ Stroke Care

Patient Education:

Stroke Connection – Patient Resources:

Stroke Connection Resources

Mayo Clinic – Understanding Stroke:

Mayo Clinic – Stroke Overview

WebMD – Stroke Health Center:

WebMD Stroke Health Center

American Heart Association – Secondary Stroke Prevention:

AHA Secondary Stroke Prevention

Heart Rhythm Society – Patient Resources on Atrial Fibrillation:

HRS Atrial Fibrillation Patient Resources

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH) – Stroke Prevention:

NIH Stroke Prevention

Heart Rhythm Society – Implantable Devices and Stroke Risk:

HRS Implantable Devices and Stroke Risk

Mayo Clinic – Brain Aneurysm Treatment:

Mayo Clinic – Aneurysm Treatment

Mayo Clinic – Intracranial Stenosis: Treatment Options:

Mayo Clinic – Intracranial Stenosis Treatment

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH) – Stroke Prevention:

NIH Stroke Prevention

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NIH) – Stroke Quality of Care:

NIH Stroke Quality of Care

The Joint Commission – Patient Information on Stroke Care Certification:

Joint Commission Stroke Care Certification for Patients

2022 Guideline for the Management of Patients With Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Stroke. 2022;53:e282–e361