[Semantics, epidemiology and semiology of stroke]. / Sémantique, épidémiologie et sémiologie des accidents vasculaires cérébraux.

Stroke is a cerebrovascular disorder characterised by the sudden onset of symptoms and clinical signs. Each year, an estimated 140,000 people in France are hospitalised for stroke. Ischemic stroke is the most common kind of stroke, accounting for 80% of all cases. Haemorrhagic stroke accounts for about 20% of all strokes.

[Nursing support during thrombolysis in the neurovascular ICU]. / Accompagnement par l'infirmière lors d'une thrombolyse en unité de soins intensifs neurovasculaires.

Intravenous thrombolysis is one of two emergency procedures for ischaemic stroke. Its implementation requires fine coordination of the healthcare team and must be adapted to the local context of each hospital and sector. International good clinical practice guidelines are available to support team organisation.