Asymptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage May Worsen Clinical Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Undergoing Thrombectomy

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effects of AICH and its risk factors in this patient population. Methods: This observational study was based on a prospective registry study. AIS patients with large-vessel occlusion in the anterior circulation and treated with ET were recruited. During thrombectomy procedures, intra-arterial infusion of thrombolytics or antiplatelet and permanent stenting were used as remedial therapies.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Fang Jiang, Wenbo Zhao, Chuanjie Wu, Zhen Zhang, Chuanhui Li, Ruiwen Che, Jian Chen, Weiming Hu, Haiqing Song, Jiangang Duan, Xunming Ji Source Type: research