A new blood test combines biomarkers with a clinical score to identify large vessel occlusion strokes, leading to faster treatment.
The Testing for Identification of Markers of Stroke trial shows the accuracy of a new blood test for identifying stroke.
LVO strokes, a severe form of stroke, are often characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and significant neurological damage. They occur when an artery in the brain is blocked, depriving the brain of essential oxygen. GFAP’s role includes helping in the repair of the brain and spinal cord after traumatic injury. However, it is important to note that it is released when there is bleeding in the brain. This means that elevated GFAP levels indicate bleeding in the brain, but don’t specify the cause, whether stroke or injury.
These two proteins, in combination with the results of the field assessment stroke triage for emergency destination score, can identify LVO ischemic strokes. FAST-ED is used to calculate the severity of the stroke. It is based on
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