by Hans Rosenberg | Nov 26, 2018 | Journal Club, Neurology
Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 4/5 Usefulness Score: 5/5 Nogueira RG, et al. N Engl J Med. 2018 Jan 4;378(1):11-21 Editorial: A New DAWN for Imaging-Based Selection in the Treatment of Acute Stroke. Questions and Methods: DAWN was an open-label multi-centre...
by Hans Rosenberg | Nov 19, 2018 | Journal Club, landmark, Neurology
Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3.5/5 Usefulness Score: 4/5 Johnston SC, et al. N Engl J Med. 2018 Jul 19;379(3):215-225 Editorial: Antiplatelet Therapy after Ischemic Stroke or TIA. Question and Methods: This randomized, double-blind trial evaluated ASA +...
by Hans Rosenberg | Jun 4, 2018 | Featured, Journal Club, landmark, Neurology
Methodology: 3.5/5 Usefulness: 4/5 Albers GW, et al. N Engl J Med. 2018 Jan 24. Journal Club Bottom Line Question/Methods: This was a multicentre, prospective, randomized, open label, blinded outcome trial comparing thrombectomy + medical therapy vs medical therapy...
by emottawa | Jul 14, 2017 | Grand Round Summaries, Neurology
Objectives: Explore the data for safety and efficacy of urgent blood pressure lowering in hemorrhagic stroke. Is there any benefit from management of elevated blood pressure in acute ischemic stroke that is not a candidate for tPA? What is the data for blood pressure...
by emottawa | Mar 18, 2016 | Grand Round Summaries, Neurology
Ischemic stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack have been a vigorously studied subject, particularly in the past few years. With numerous updates and recommendations, we will provide an updated guide for Emergency Physicians in regards to ischemic stroke...
