Stroke thrombolysis in England: an age stratified analysis of practice and outcome

Conclusion: treatment with rt-PA is now carried out frequently for older stroke patients in England. Their care is as timely as younger patients with no higher risk of major complication but mortality rates in older patients with stroke remain high.

Source: Age and Ageing - February 18, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bray, B. D., Campbell, J., Hoffman, A., Tyrrell, P. J., Wolfe, C. D. A., Rudd, A. G. Tags: Research Papers Source Type: research