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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.

Find out about the different treatments available to combat a stroke, including thrombolysis and thrombectomy.

Presented today at the European Stroke Organisation Conference in Gothenburg, the results of the international WAKE-UP trial suggest that thousands of people who wake up with a stroke each year in the UK could now benefit from life-changing thrombolysis treatment.

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.

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.

Dr Nick Evans wants to find ways to improve stroke treatment and rehabilitation for frail people, who are often excluded from research in these areas.

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.

Pilot trial of devices to extract clot from occluded arteries (PISTE)

Dr Grant Mair's new research testing a ‘clock tool’ for CT scans could open the door to life-changing treatments for stroke patients.

The Stroke Association has funded research into treatments that have improved care for stroke patients in hospital, giving them the best chance of rebuilding their life after stroke.