Tenecteplase Before Thrombectomy - A New Bridge or Just a Detour? - Interview to Prof. Raul Nogueira by Prof. Octavio Marques Pontes-Neto

Join Prof. Octavio Pontes and Prof. Raul Nogueira as they delve into the latest advancements in stroke care, focusing on mechanical thrombectomy. In this insightful episode, Prof. Nogueira discusses the BRIDGE-TNK trial, collaboratively led by experts from Chongqing, China, which investigates the efficacy of Tenecteplase (TNK) as a pre-thrombectomy treatment.

Listeners will gain an understanding of the rationale behind using TNK over Alteplase, highlighting significant findings from major clinical trials, including insights from the EXTEND-IA-TNK trial. Discover the potential benefits and risks of thrombolytic agents for patients with proximal artery occlusion and how these studies influence current medical practices, as well as ongoing trials, such as the Resilient Direct TNK trial in Brazil, and the importance of diverse demographic participation in research.