What are the 2015 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association focused guidelines for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke?
The 2015 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association focused guidelines for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke include guidance on endovascular treatment, intravenous alteplase inclusion and exclusion criteria, and performance measures for healthcare professionals. These guidelines were established based on scientific rationale from the American Heart Association Stroke Council and Council on Epidemiology and Prevention.