Minor strokes: Addressing the challenges of recanalization therapies and secondary prevention

Abstract

Minor strokes, which account for about 50 % of all ischemic strokes are not necessarily benign and carry a substantial risk of long-term disability. Due to persisting uncertainties regarding optimal recanalization strategies mild strokes may represent a therapeutical challenge for clinicians. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge and questions remaining to be answered.

Keywords: Dual antiplatelet therapy; Intravenous thrombolysis; Mechanical thrombectomy; Minor stroke; Recanalization; Secondary prevention.