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In this lecture Professor Zach Murphy will be presenting on Acute Ischemic Stroke: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Features, Diagnostics, and Treatment. This lecture will include detailed information on the causes (etiology) for acute ischemic strokes including embolic, thrombotic and global hypo-perfusion. We will also be discussing the most common clinical features that patients present with along with how an acute ischemic stroke is diagnosed. Finally, we conclude the lecture with the treatment / management of acute ischemic stroke along with indications and contraindications of tPA (tissue plasminogen activator).
Table of Contents:
0:00 Classroom
0:14 Acute Ischemic Strokes Introduction
0:40 Etiology and Pathophysiology
27:18 Clinical Features
29:20 Diagnostics: Imaging and Labs
46:26 Treatment / Management
1:04:20 Preventive Measures for Acute Ischemic Stroke
1:05:44 Complications
1:14:13 Outro: As Always, Until Next Time
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