ATTEST 2: A trial comparing the new “clot busting” drug treatment tenecteplase with standard clot-busting treatment
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Currently, a drug called alteplase is used in thrombolysis, but the researchers think that another drug, called tenecteplase, may be more effective than alteplase.
Highlights from the International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2018
Type: Research
The International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2018 took place in Los Angeles (24-26 January).The ISC is the world's largest meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of stroke and its effects. Check out some of the highlights from 2018.
Exploring the effects of lowering blood pressure and a lower dose of clot busting drug on stroke outcome
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Exploring the effects of lowering blood pressure and a lower dose of clot busting drug on stroke outcome
Treatments
Type: Stroke information
Find out about the different treatments available to combat a stroke, including thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
Ischaemic stroke
Type: Stroke information
An ischaemic stroke happens when a blood clot, or other blockage, cuts off the blood supply to your brain. This is the most common type of stroke.
Blood-thinning medication and stroke
Type: Stroke information
You might be given blood-thinning medications after you've had a stroke, to help you avoid another one. Or you might need blood-thinning medication if you have a health condition such as a heart problem or blood-clotting disorder which could lead to a stroke.
Reducing Blood Pressure to Prevent Bleeding Complications and Improve Outcome Following Clot-busting Treatment for Ischaemic Stroke
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This study will investigate whether reducing blood pressure can stop bleeding in the brain after thrombolysis (a clot-busting treatment for stroke) and improve patient's outcomes.