What are the Powers et al 2019 Guidelines for Management of AIS?
The Powers et al 2019 Guidelines for Management of AIS are recommendations for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and include recommendations for the use of intravenous thrombolysis, endovascular therapy, antithrombotic agents, and other treatment strategies. The guidelines emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of AIS, as well as the need to individualize treatment based on patient characteristics and comorbidities. The guidelines also provide information on the use of imaging to detect AIS, the use of intravenous thrombolytic agents for AIS, the use of endovascular therapy for AIS, and the use of antithrombotic agents in the management of AIS. Additionally, the guidelines provide recommendations for the management of AIS in special populations, such as children and pregnant women. 