Maximo C. Kiok, M.D.
Medical Director of Stroke Program
Trinity Health System
,Therapy Options for Acute
Ischemic Stroke
Trinity Stroke Nursing Symposium
Feb 18, 2012
By Maximo C. Kiok, M.D.
, Overview of Treatment Options
• IV thrombolytic therapy (0-3 hrs)
• IV thrombolytic therapy (3-4.5 hrs)
• IA thrombolytic therapy
• Endovascular mechanical thrombectomy
(Merci, Penumbra, Solitaire, etc.)
• Balloon angioplasty with stenting
• Anti-platelet agents for non-thrombolytic Rx
• Anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation