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A lesion to learn: Stroke mimics
Publication date: Available online 26 March 2016 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Mahir Meman, Pushpendra Nath Renjen, Dinesh M. Chaudhari Acute ischemic stroke with neurological deficit is a very debilitating condition, especially in younger patients. IV thrombolysis is the only effective treatment available in most of the centers across India. But delay in hospitalization and bleeding complications are major limitations. In addition to that, stroke mimics are another big problem. Correct identification of stroke mimics needs clinical expertise and imaging studies. Multiple studies indicate safety of thrombolysis in...
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 25, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Blunt traumatic injury of the innominate artery resulting in a stroke – A rare presentation
We present a case of traumatic injury of the innominate artery resulting in an ischemic stroke. Case presentation A 20-year-old gentleman ejected from a two wheeler and run over by a truck presented to us with multiple bleeding facial wounds and severe crush injury of his upper torso. Bedside chest X-ray revealed a widened mediastinum and multiple rib fractures with pneumothoraces bilaterally which were drained with intercostal tubes. An hour into his stay in the ED he developed left hemiparesis. CT brain showed infarcts in right temporo-parietal and occipital regions. CT angiogram of neck vessels revealed an avulsion inj...
Source: Apollo Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research