Biography

Ashu Kaushal specializes in neurovascular and other neurologic disorders, caring for general neurology and stroke patients. Dr. Kaushal earned his medical degree at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed a residency in Adult Neurology at Brown University followed by a fellowship in Vascular Neurology at the University of California-San Francisco. He is board certified in Neurology and in Vascular Neurology. His research interests include quality improvement and he has a passion for medical education. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, he enjoys being with his family and cats, running, and watching documentaries in his free time.

Education

Medical Degree
Wayne State University - Detroit, MI
Residency
Neurology, Brown University - Providence, RI
Fellowship
Vascular Neurology, University of California San Francisco - San Francisco, CA

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Vascular Neurology
  • Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Medical Education

Research Interests

  • Quality Improvement

Publications

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  1. Anticoagulation Timing in Cardioembolic Stroke and Recurrent Event Risk. Ann Neurol. 2020 Oct;88(4):807-816.
  2. Ischemic stroke on anticoagulation therapy and early recurrence in acute cardioembolic stroke: the IAC study. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2021 Oct;92(10):1062-1067.
  3. Anticoagulation Type and Early Recurrence in Cardioembolic Stroke: The IAC Study. Stroke. 2020 Sep;51(9):2724-2732.
  4. Predicting symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage after mechanical thrombectomy: the TAG score. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2019 Dec;90(12):1370-1374.
  5. Factors associated with therapeutic anticoagulation status in patients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2020 Jul;29(7):104888.