Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment. ScienceDaily . Retrieved February 8, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 01 / 250130161839.htm ...
Prehospital measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) can rapidly differentiate intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from ischemic stroke (IS) and stroke mimics.
A blood test that detects the GFAP brain protein may help doctors determine the stroke type faster and allow them to start safe treatment for people before they get to the hospital. This could ...
Adobe stock/HealthDay A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says. Stroke victims with brain bleeds have nearly seven ...