# Brazilian Public Health System protocol for the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical monitoring of acute ischemic stroke

## TL;DR

This paper outlines new Brazilian guidelines for diagnosing and treating acute ischemic stroke within the public health system.

## Contribution

The protocol expands treatment options and provides updated clinical recommendations for healthcare professionals in Brazil.

## Key findings

- The protocol includes updated recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
- It aims to improve patient monitoring and expand available treatment options within the public health system.

## Abstract

The Brazilian Ministry of Health has issued new recommendations for the management of patients with acute ischemic stroke. The protocol covers aspects related to diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring, expanding the available treatment options for patients treated within the Brazilian Public Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS, in Portuguese). This article discusses some of the recommendations presented in the current Clinical Practice Protocol, aiming to spread awareness of the document's updates and assist healthcare professionals and services in implementing these recommendations.