AHA/ASA Updates Guideline for Early Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

Key Guideline Updates

The updated guideline incorporates recent evidence with major changes including:

• Support for mobile stroke units and telestroke services for rapid assessment
• Extended time window for IV thrombolysis with advanced imaging
• Use of either tenecteplase or alteplase for thrombolytic treatment
• Expanded eligibility for endovascular thrombectomy including large core infarcts and basilar artery stroke
• Use of dual antiplatelet therapy