Acute Emergency Stroke Protocols: First Step in Stroke
Immediate presentation to an emergency department upon symptom onset is imperative. Intravenous thrombolysis (IV tPA) must be initiated within 4.5 hours for cute ischemaic events, whereas endovascular mechanical thrombectomy remains viable for up to 24 hours in large vessel occlusions. Diagnostic neuro-imaging—utilizing non-contrast Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)—is required to distinguish acute ischemic infarction from intracranial hemorrhage, a
Understanding Mini Strokes: Symptoms, Causes, and Recovery Options
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) , often called a “mini-stroke,” causes temporary neurological symptoms due to brief interruption of...
Understanding the Various Types of Brain Stroke
Stroke is classified into two main types: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke . Ischemic stroke, the most common, occurs when a blood...
Stroke in the young
The American Stroke Association published data and statistics about this very issue. If you’ve had a stroke, you are a candidate for a...
Dr Winnie Lim Khoo February Clinic Annoucement
I consider taking further studies and attending seminars as an integral part of helping and serving others. I will be out of the country...
A CLOSER LOOK ON THE RED FLAGS OF HEADACHE by Dr Winnie Lim Khoo : Headache Specialist / Neurologist
The Philippines Headache Society will be hosting a medical webinar via Zoom entitled “A CLOSER LOOK ON THE RED FLAGS OF HEADACHE” with...
