Association of Acute and Chronic Hyperglycemia With Acute Ischemic Stroke Outcomes Post-Thrombolysis: Findings From Get With The Guidelines-Stroke [Stroke]

Conclusion Acute and chronic hyperglycemia are both associated with increased mortality and worse clinical outcomes in AIS patients treated with tPA. Controlled trials are needed to determine whether acute correction of hyperglycemia can improve outcomes after thrombolysis.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - September 25, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Masrur, S., Cox, M., Bhatt, D. L., Smith, E. E., Ellrodt, G., Fonarow, G. C., Schwamm, L. Tags: Stroke Source Type: research