Outcomes of Thrombolytic Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Dialysis-Dependent Patients in the United States

Conclusions: The 2-fold higher odds of in-hospital mortality associated with administration of IV thrombolytics in dialysis-dependent patients who present with acute ischemic stroke warrant a careful assessment of risk–benefit ratio in this population.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 30, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Nauman Tariq, Malik M. Adil, Fahad Saeed, Saqib A. Chaudhry, Adnan I. Qureshi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research