Abstract 9: Predictors of Poor Outcome in Patients Not Thrombolysed Due to Mild or Resolving Symptoms ("Too Good To Treat") [Session Title: Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstracts on Stroke Topics]
Conclusion: A substantial percentage of patients deemed "too good" for IV tPA were unable to be discharged home. Factors such as advanced age and higher NIHSS should be considered in tPA decision-making to optimize outcomes. Large, multi-center prospective studies are underway to study the predictors of poor outcomes in this group.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Ali, S. F., Faheem, U., Singhal, A. B., Viswanathan, A., Silverman, S. B., Rost, N. S., Schwamm, L. H. Tags: Session Title: Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstracts on Stroke Topics Source Type: research
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