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Understanding AIS
Understanding acute ischaemic stroke

Stroke facts

Understanding AIS

Epidemiology

Classification of stroke

Acute ischaemic stroke symptoms and mimics

Pathophysiology
Acute stroke management
Management of acute ischaemic stroke

Stroke is an emergency

Acute stroke management

Pre-hospital management

In-hospital management

Imaging in stroke

Stroke units

Stroke networks

Telestroke
Thrombolysis
The use of thrombolytics

Current situation

Thrombolysis

History of Thrombolytics

Biomanufacture of thrombolytics

Tenecteplase (TNK-tPA)

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Product Information

Mode of Action

Instructions for use

Prescribing information

Alteplase (rt-PA)

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Product Information

Mode of action

Use of Actilyse in acute ischaemic stroke

Prescribing information

Guidelines

Studies & registries

Importance of time

Endovascular therapy

Risk of bleeding
Stroke prevention
Medical education resources
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Medical education resources

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WSC 2025

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Virtual ESO-WSO Conference 2020

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WSC 2018

ESC 2017

ESC 2013

ESC, EFNS & WSC 2012

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Stroke events calendar

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A short video introducing tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)

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