Stroke Association treatments Flashcards
1
Q
what will usually be given if you have an ischaemic stroke due to a clot
A
be given aspirin.
2
Q
what is the drug used in thrombolysis
A
alteplase, or recombinant tissue plasminogen activator
3
Q
what artery is used the most often in thromboectomy
A
the right femora artery
4
Q
to further avoid damage to brain due to the lack of blood supply what drug may you be given
A
nimodipine
5
Q
what is the dual therapy used
A
75mg of aspirin and clopidogrel
