Recent Advances in the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

1. Acute ischemic stroke is amenable to early intervention, either by influencing the events involved in initial ischemia and propagation of brain injury, or by secondary prevention. 2. Till date, there has been inertia on the part of the medical profession and public in recognizing that acute stroke is a potentially treatable emergency. 3. Improved education, together with better organization of stroke services is likely to improve the recovery from this potentially devastating condition.