Influence of Arterial Occlusion on Outcome After Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— In this retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke, there was a trend for more favorable outcomes with IVT in the setting of initial arterial occlusion than in the setting of no/minimal obstruction. Before confirmation in randomized controlled studies, this information should not influence thrombolysis decisions, however.

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Source: Stroke - December 22, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Medlin, F., Amiguet, M., Vanacker, P., Michel, P. Tags: Arterial thrombosis, CT and MRI, Acute Cerebral Infarction, Thrombolysis, Other Stroke Treatment - Medical Clinical Sciences Source Type: research