Intra-procedural Heparin Increases Mortality and Reduces Rates of Favorable Outcome in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Undergoing Endovascular Treatment (P4.218)

CONCLUSIONS: Intra-procedural use of heparin during endovascular treatment among acute ischemic stroke patients was associated with higher rates of mortality and lower rates of favorable outcomes at 1-3 monthsDisclosure: Dr. Jani has nothing to disclose. Dr. Saed has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mohindroo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Qureshi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hussain has nothing to disclose. Dr. Suri has nothing to disclose. Dr. Qureshi has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Jani, V., Saed, A., Mohindroo, T., Qureshi, M., Hussain, S., Suri, F., Qureshi, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Acute Stroke Endovascular Source Type: research