Stroke Volume Predicts Nocturnal Hypoxemia in the Acute Ischemic Stroke after Intravenous Thrombolysis

The Goal: The aim of the study was to investigate whether stroke volume or the presence of ischemic stroke lesion on follow-up computed tomography 1 day after admission had association with sleep apnea among ischemic stroke patients undergoing thrombolysis. Materials and Methods: We prospectively recruited 110 consecutive ischemic stroke patients and performed computed tomography on admission and after 24 hours after intravenous thrombolysis. Stroke volume was measured from post-thrombolysis computed tomography scans.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 1, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Jaana K. Huhtakangas, Tarja Saaresranta, Michaela K. Bode, Risto Bloigu, Juha Huhtakangas Source Type: research