White Matter Lesions Double the Risk of Post-Thrombolytic Intracerebral Hemorrhage [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
WMLs visible on computed tomography are associated with a more than doubled risk of sICH in patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke.

Source: Stroke - July 27, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Curtze, S., Haapaniemi, E., Melkas, S., Mustanoja, S., Putaala, J., Sairanen, T., Sibolt, G., Tiainen, M., Tatlisumak, T., Strbian, D. Tags: Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Thrombolysis Clinical Sciences Source Type: research