Neuro-cardiology or cardio-neurology - a new specialization of the future?
Widimský, P.; Štětkářová, I.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi 61(5): 484-486
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-773X PMID: 26075861 Document Number: 685510
Acute ischemic stroke is a catastrophic cardiovascular disease with frequent cardiac causes and cerebral consequences, thus the close cooperation between neurologists and cardiologists is necessary for the optimal patient management. Furthermore, recent randomized trials demonstrated, that catheter-based thrombectomy (CBT) is the most effective treatment for properly selected patients. Interventional cardiology with its widespread non-stop services for acute myocardial infarction can fill the existing gaps in coverage of population needs with neurointerventional services. Thus, a new future medical subspecialization may emerge: neurocardiology or cardioneurology.