Clinical Outcomes after Intravenous Fibrinolysis in Cryptogenic Strokes with or without Patent Foramen Ovale

Conclusions: Paradoxical strokes had better outcomes after IV fibrinolysis than other ischemic stroke subtypes, but this difference is attributable to younger age and milder stroke severity on presentation.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 19, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Jason J. Chang, Tracy Chiem, Yazan J. Alderazi, Kristina Chapple, Lucas Restrepo Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research