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2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Stroke·January 26, 2026·PMID 41582814

Why it matters

This guideline synthesizes recent high-impact evidence that directly influences time-sensitive treatment decisions, including expanded thrombolysis eligibility and refined thrombectomy criteria, which can improve outcomes when applied by emergency and neurology clinicians.

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