Cognitive Outcomes following Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review

Patients treated with thrombolytic therapy within 4.5 hours after stroke onset appear to have improved survival and functional outcomes. Poststroke cognitive impairment is associated with reduced quality of life and survival and needs to be reviewed in consideration of the administration of thrombolysis. This review aims to systematically evaluate literature exploring the effect of thrombolysis for ischemic stroke on cognition.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research