Assessing the ED Stroke Patient for Disability - What Are the Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them?

December 2, 2020

The NIH Stroke Scale is beneficial when used correctly but is has its limitations. Relying entirely on the NIHSS will miss significant disability in a number of patients. Acute stroke care demands more than just an NIHSS assessment.

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What Lessons Have You Learned About Endovascular Therapy in COVID Patients and What Should We All Know?

December 2, 2020

Acute interventional management during the COVID pandemic requires a change of focus and practice. Challenges abound and danger exists at every decision point.

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Controversies in Prehospital Medicine: Choosing the Destination Medical Center for Stroke Patients

December 2, 2020

Once a stroke is suspected in the field, it stands to reason that the destination matters for the patient. But how much does it matter and where should patients be taken? Data meets politics in this compelling podcast.

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When Might You Use Heparin in the NeuroICU for a Stroke Patient?

December 2, 2020

Heparin in stroke remains controversial. Understanding the history and data and essential to mastering stroke care.

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Are the NNT and NNH for tPA Useful or Misleading in Acute Stroke Care?

December 2, 2020

Stroke treatment data are hard to interpret and can be misleading. A lot of misinformation has made its way into the literature and has confounded acute stroke care. Understanding NNT and NNH can help clinicians understand risks and benefits in a meaningful way.

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Apr 12

MRI In Acute Stroke: Promises and Pitfalls

Haemin Go posted on 4/12/2022

Moderator: William A. Knight IV, MD, FACEP, FNCS
Other Participants: Robert Stanton, MD

When caring for acute stroke patients, who hasn't wished for an MRI at times? The future of MRI in acute stroke care remains unclear, but more and more research demonstrates that it can be incorporated into care paradigms to enhance safety and identify patients who might benefit from treatment despite unknown last known well times and complicated exams. Despite the benefit of MRI, pitfalls abound. Listen to Dr. Stanton share his expertise and thoughts about the future of MRI in acute stroke care and discuss the elusive "MRI-negative" acute stroke!

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