Gaspard Gerschenfeld

Dr. Dan Ackerman, a leader in stroke care, teams up with Dr. Gaspard Gerschenfeld, a specialist in international stroke practices, to unveil fascinating contrasts in stroke treatment. They dive into how American and French centers differ in their imaging protocols, particularly the use of MRI in emergencies. Expect insights into the benefits and challenges of these approaches, highlighting how they can impact patient outcomes. The duo’s expertise sheds light on why these variances matter in critical stroke management.

Dr. Gaspard Gerschenfeld, a medical expert in thrombolytics, joins the conversation to discuss the implications of tenecteplase and alteplase in treating patients with large ischemic cores. He highlights a comparative study showing tenecteplase leads to better outcomes and lower mortality compared to alteplase at three months. The use of MRI versus CT scans in stroke assessment is also explored, emphasizing the importance of accurate imaging in urgent care. The dialogue stresses the need for further research to enhance stroke treatment efficacy.