Cranial Neurosurgery Procedure Utilization among Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

Conclusions: Thrombolysis should probably not be withheld from eligible AIS patients, even if a concern exists about the lack of readily available neurosurgery, because neurosurgical procedure use is low in routine clinical practice, even after intravenous thrombolysis. Future studies and prospective data might help define the need for standby neurosurgery after AIS and provide further focus on the specific linkage to ICH as a possible mediator variable.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research