Ces radiol. 2010, 64(2):137-144

Recent possibilities of the diagnostics and treatment of the acute brain ischemiaReview article

Jiří Lacman1, Ladislava Janoušková2
1 Radiodiagnostické oddělení Ústřední vojenské nemocnice, Praha
2 Radiodiagnostické oddělení Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha

The presented article is reviewing the recent approaches in the diagnostics and treatment of the acute brain ischemia including endovascular techniques exploiting mechanical thrombectomic devices.

Keywords: ischemic stroke, IV trombolysis, IA trombolysis, mechanical embolectomy

Accepted: April 15, 2010; Published: June 1, 2010  Show citation

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Lacman J, Janoušková L. Recent possibilities of the diagnostics and treatment of the acute brain ischemia. Ces radiol. 2010;64(2):137-144.
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