Acute ischemic stroke, contributing up to 80% of all stroke cases, is among the leading causes of death and morbidity, leaving around 50% of stroke survivors disabled worldwide. It is caused due to the blockage of an artery resulting in reduced blood flow to the brain that damages and interrupts brain functions. High blood pressure is a primary risk factor for acute ischemic stroke, while other conditions like obesity, diabetes, and transient ischemic attack could also be associated. The classification of acute ischemic stroke, based on etiology (cardioembolic, atherosclerosis, lacunar, and other), helps determine the optimal treatment approach for acute ischemic stro...
