Neurological Emergencies
Acute neurological conditions and management protocols
Conditions
Acute Ischemic Stroke
ATS Category 2 - Evidence Grade A
Epidemiology
Leading cause of disability worldwide. Incidence 100-200 per 100,000 annually. Mortality 10-15% at 30 days.
Pathophysiology
Sudden interruption of cerebral blood flow due to thromboembolism or arterial occlusion, leading to ischemia and neuronal death.
Risk Factors
- •Age >60 years
- •Hypertension
- •Diabetes mellitus
- •Atrial fibrillation
- •Previous stroke/TIA
- •Smoking
- •Dyslipidemia
- •Obesity
- •Sedentary lifestyle