Thrombolysis and thrombectomy for stroke in octogenarians and nonagenarians: A regional observational study

DISCUSSION: IVT and MT improve early neurological recovery and functional outcome at discharge of both octogenarians and nonagenarians in current practice. Despite a poorer outcome for nonagenarians than octogenarians, these reperfusion treatments should not be withheld on the basis of age only.PMID:37596186 | DOI:10.1016/j.neurol.2023.03.023

Source: Revue Neurologique - August 18, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: M Michelard O Detante O Heck S Marcel W Vadot G Gavazzi J Papassin Source Type: research