Value through Innovation17 January 2013

Acute Ischaemic Stroke News and Information

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.

Acute Ischaemic Stroke Video Gallery

Acute Ischaemic Stroke Image Gallery

  • Blood clot in an artery
    Blood clot in an artery

    Blood clots in the atherosclerotic plaque break away from the vessel wall and enter circulation.

  • Brain injury after Stroke
    Brain injury after Stroke

    After an ischaemic stroke there are two areas of brain injury: the core and the penumbra.

  • Scan of brain
    Scan of brain

    The image on the left shows a light-coloured area where blood flow has been restricted due to ischaemic stroke.