Safety of intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischaemic stroke including concomitant neoplastic disease sufferers – experience from Poland

ConclusionIntravenous thrombolysis performed in Caucasian stroke patients with past or current neoplastic diseases, but not in the course of chemo‐ and radiotherapy, can be a safe and effective method of treatment. In making decision on the thrombolytic treatment, the risk of bleeding complications and the life expectancy should be assessed.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research