Thrombolysis of Basilar Artery Occlusion—Intra-Arterial or Intravenous: Is There Really No Difference?

Therapy of basilar artery occlusion: a systematic analysis comparing intra-arterial and intravenous thrombolysis.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Basilar artery occlusion (BAO) is an infrequent form of acute stroke, which invariably leads to death or long-term disability if not recanalized. A traditional recanalization approach based on historical controls and pathophysiological consideration is local intra-arterial thrombolysis (IAT) in eligible patients. This necessitates diagnostic evaluation and treatment in st...

Intravenous Versus Intra-arterial Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke Secondary to Basilar Artery Occlusion

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Clickers or Flashcards: Is There Really a Difference?

A growing number of physics teachers are currently turning to instructional technologies such as wireless handheld response systems —colloquially called clickers. Two possible rationales may explain the growing interest in these devices. The first is the presumption that clickers are more effective instructional instruments. The second rationale is somewhat reminiscent of Martin Davis’ declarat...

The Swedish paradox: or is there really no gender difference in acute coronary syndromes?

Over many years, gender differences in medical care have been reported, particularly in the context of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Across the industrialized world, CVD shows a continuous increase over the last decades and is the major cause of morbidity and mortality for men as well as for women. Moreover, the impact of CVD on overall mortality rates in Europe is even higher for women than it...

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