Safety of intravenous thrombolysis for ischaemic stroke in Asian octogenarians and nonagenarians

Conclusion: octogenarians and nonagenarians receiving IVT have a similar safety outcome. Asian octogenarians and nonagenarians receiving IVT for ischaemic stroke are not at higher risk of symptomatic ICH and mortality than Western patients.

Source: Age and Ageing - December 4, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sun, M.-C., Lai, T.-B., Jeng, J.-S., Sung, S.-F., Sung, P.-S., Tang, S.-C., Chen, W.-L., Chen, C.-H. Tags: Short Reports Source Type: research