Effect of intravenous thrombolysis in stroke depends on pattern of intracranial internal carotid artery calcification

The pattern of intracranial internal carotid artery calcification (ICAC) has been identified as an effect modifier of endovascular treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke, but it is unclear whether it modifies the effect of intravenous thrombolysis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between intravenous thrombolysis and 90-day clinical outcome, follow-up infarct volume, intracranial hemorrhage and recanalization across different patterns of ICAC.
Source: Atherosclerosis - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research