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Drug discovery today · Aug 2010
ReviewCurrent endovascular treatment of acute stroke and future aspects.
Acute ischemic stroke remains a condition of high morbidity and mortality. Until now, the only established therapy has been intravenous (IV) tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA). ⋯ Beyond that window of opportunity, and additionally to IV treatment, interventional stroke therapy has assumed an important role for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Currently, new promising pharmacological and mechanical treatment options are being established as routine procedures to achieve a further improved outcome for stroke patients.