Stroke - The need for speed
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This section includes information and resources about Acute Ischaemic Stroke for journalists: Boehringer Ingelheim press releases, background information, related press kits and a collection of images and videos.
| 11.10.2012 |
NICE recommends treatment with alteplase is started as early as possible, within 4.5 hours of onset of ischaemic stroke symptoms |
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| 04.11.2011 |
Boehringer Ingelheim gains approval of extended 4.5 hour time-window for Actilyse® in acute ischaemic stroke for majority of EU countries* - For non-UK and non-US media |
| 15.09.2009 |
Early administration of Aggrenox® is effective and safe after acute ischaemic stroke or TIA - For medical media, outside the US only |
| 27.05.2009 |
Boehringer Ingelheim and the World Stroke Organization announce partnership in the World Stroke Academy - For medical media, outside the US only |
| 28.01.2009 |
ECASS 3 study receives recognition from the European Stroke Organisation and The Lancet - For medical media, outside the US only |
Blood clots in the atherosclerotic plaque break away from the vessel wall and enter circulation.
After an ischaemic stroke there are two areas of brain injury: the core and the penumbra.
The image on the left shows a light-coloured area where blood flow has been restricted due to ischaemic stroke.