Recanalization and initial poor collateral circulation determine the effect of collateral recruitment on functional outcomes. (P3.068)

Conclusion: Delayed collateral recruitment results in higher mortality. Pre-thrombolysis collateral status and recanalization of the occluded artery are important determinants of how intracranial collateral evolution affects functional outcome in IV-tPA treated AIS patients.Disclosure: Dr. Tan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Yee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teoh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Seet has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rathakrishnan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Soon has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sharma has nothing to disclose. Dr. Yeo has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Tan, B. Y. Q., Yee, K., Teoh, H. L., Seet, R., Chan, B., Rathakrishnan, R., Soon, D., Sharma, V., Yeo, L. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Ischemic Stroke Outcome Source Type: research