What is an Ischemic Stroke
A blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. A clot forms in the artery, or a clot that was elsewhere in the body travels to the brain. Lack of blood flow robs the brain of oxygen and nutrients. Brain tissues die within minutes.
How an Ischemic Stroke is Treated
Thrombolytic: This is a type of medication that can break up a blood clot and restore blood flow to the brain. An example of a thrombolytic is tenecteplase( TNK).
Thrombectomy: When a blood clot is in a large vessel, this procedure can be done to remove the clot. Doctors insert a catheter through an artery in the groin to remove the clot.
In some cases, both a thrombectomy and TNK can be done.
Blood Pressure Control: If you were unable to get the TNK medication or a thrombectomy, sometimes providers will give you medications to increase your blood pressure for a short period. This allows more blood flow to go to the damaged area of your brain.
Pause and Reflect
Treatments I had for my ischemic stroke are...
Thrombolytic
Thrombectomy
Through Blood Pressure Control
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