Stroke remains one of the most critical challenges in modern medicine, representing a leading cause of long-term disability and mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stroke is responsible for approximately 11% of total deaths globally. Within this landscape, Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), caused by a sudden blockage in a cerebral artery, accounts for the vast majority of cases. The clinical imperative in AIS is summarized by the mantra "Time is Brain," as millions of neurons perish every minute that blood flow is obstructed.
In recent years, a paradigm shift has occurred in how we identify and treat these events. The convergence of hi...
