Extensive blooming artifact predicts no recanalization after intravenous thrombolysis

ConclusionsThe extent of SVS width beyond the lumen might reflect the content of hemosiderin. An extreme overestimation ratio might indicate aged thrombus, which may be resistant to thrombolysis.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - December 26, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: S. Yan, Q. Chen, X. Zhang, M. Xu, Q. Han, A. Shao, D. S. Liebeskind, M. Lou Tags: Original Article Source Type: research