Thrombolytic therapy is finally starting to reach patients in a variety of settings all over
the world. Formerly in the domain of sub-specialists thrombolytic therapy now rests in the
realm of Emergency Medicine Intensive Care Vascular and Neuro hospital Medicine physicians.
Increasingly non-neurologists use thrombolytic therapy. This is a significant advancement
since the 2nd edition to Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Stroke published creating a
significant need for a 3rd edition. Thrombolytic Therapy for Acute Stroke 3rd edition will be
a practical and thorough reference to all those caring for acute stroke patients. Extensively
updated from previous editions new data and cases will provide guidance to this most effective
stroke treatment. This text will be of great interest to physicians residents and advanced
practice nurses who treat acute stroke patients.