Low-dose alteplase for the management of acute ischemic stroke in South Asians: A systematic review on cost, efficacy and safety.

Introduction: South Asia is responsible for more than 40% of the stroke burden and stroke mortality in the developing world. South Asia, which is home to one-fourth of the world's population, is the most densely populated and one of the poorest regions. The majority of patients in this region are unable to afford intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Dyslipidemia in Acute Non-cardioembolic Ischemic Stroke Patients at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Introduction: Acute ischemic stroke is the second most common cause of death after ischemic heart disease worldwide and Nepal's top five diseases based on Disability-Adjusted Life Years. Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease but has an unclear role in the pathogenesis of ischemic stroke. The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of dyslipidemia in acute non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke patients at a tertiary care centre.