Outcomes After Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke for Adults 65 and Older: A Nationwide Inpatient Sample Analysis (P1.267)

Conclusions: This analysis suggests clinical outcomes for older adult patients who receive IVtPA for AIS are worse compared to those who do not. Nuanced investigation must be done to confirm findings, and to address potential changes in current treatment strategies for this population.Disclosure: Dr. Song has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ouyang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Cherian has nothing to disclose. Dr. Cutting has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Conners has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Song, S., Ouyang, B., Cherian, L., Cutting, S., Lee, V., Conners, J. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease: Health Disparities Source Type: research