Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Subspecialty: Neurovascular
Type: Clinical Summary
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) results from arterial occlusion that produces an ischemic core and a surrounding penumbra; cytotoxic and vasogenic edema after large territorial infarction can cause life‑threatening mass effect. This 2026 AHA/ASA guideline updates evidence from prehospital triage through acute reperfusion, and specifically addresses neurosurgical indications and timing for decompressive procedures, as well as how surgical care integrates with thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Overview The guideline emphasizes that acute ischemic stroke remains a major public health …
Source Papers
- Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke (2026)