Applying New Guidelines, Imaging, and Insights on Extending the Treatment Window in Acute Ischemic Stroke - CME by Philip B. Gorelick, MD, MPH

This is what is totally wrong with stroke. The total acceptance of  guidelines instead of protocols.  And extending the window of using tPA even though tPA is a failure at getting patients fully recovered 88% of the time.  There should be a massive hue and cry about that failure of tPA.  The definition of success of tPA for the stroke medical world is vastly different than the definition stroke survivors have. 100% RECOVERY, NOTHING LESS.

Applying New Guidelines, Imaging, and Insights on Extending the Treatment Window in Acute Ischemic Stroke - CME by Philip B. Gorelick, MD, MPH