Smoking-Thrombolysis Relationship Depends on Ischemic Stroke Subtype [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— In patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis, smoking could be related to a better chance of functional independence if their subtype of stroke was noncardioembolic, and a lower risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and mortality in those with large artery atherosclerosis.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Clinical Studies, Risk Factors, Pharmacology, Treatment, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research