Safety Outcomes After Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Recent Stroke [Brief Report]

Conclusions—Among patients who receive intravenous tPA for AIS, recent ischemic stroke is not associated with an increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage but is associated with a higher risk of death and unfavorable discharge disposition.

Source: Stroke - July 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Alexander E. Merkler, Setareh Salehi Omran, Gino Gialdini, Michael P. Lerario, Shadi Yaghi, Mitchell S.V. Elkind, Babak B. Navi Tags: Mortality/Survival, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Brief Reports Source Type: research