— Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
The American Heart Association retracted a large portion of its new stroke guidelinesagainst strong opposition of the writing group, citing need for clarification on sections dealing with emergency medical systems, hospital stroke capabilities, telemedicine, brain imaging, and blood pressure, among others. (Cardiovascular Business) The guideline's recommendation expanding the window for endovascular thrombectomy to 24 hoursremains in effect.