Derk W. Krieger, MD, PhD

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Should patients with TIAs be hospitalized?

Author:: Derk W. Krieger, MD, PhD

Publish date: August 1, 2005

Some patients may need to be hospitalized for specific reasons. The important point is that TIAs are not benign and that the causes of TIAs should ...

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Preventing ischemic stroke: Choosing the best strategy

Author:: Derk W. Krieger, MD, PhD

Publish date: May 1, 2005

Do statins prevent stroke? Which antithrombotic drugs are best? What is the best way to treat carotid stenosis?

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Therapeutic hypothermia may enhance reperfusion in acute ischemic stroke

Author:: Derk W. Krieger, MD, PhD

Publish date: January 1, 2004

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Acute ischemic stroke: Is there a role for hypothermia?

Author:: Derk W. Krieger, MD, PhD

Publish date: October 1, 2002

Preliminary trials suggest that therapeutic hypothermia is beneficial in acute stroke; larger trials are under way.

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Should a hospital without a neurologist use t-PA to treat stroke?

Author:: Derk W. Krieger, MD, PhD

Publish date: November 1, 1999

Any hospital contemplating using t-PA to treat acute ischemic stroke should draw up a plan whereby this drug can be given promptly but safely.