Capsular Warning Syndrome - A Case Series and Discussion on Management Dilemmas

DISCUSSION: Despite multiple hypotheses, the pathogenesis and management of CWS has not been established clearly. Due to fluctuating neurological symptoms with complete recovery in between the episodes, there is a dilemma concerning treatment of such patients with intravenous thrombolysis. However, intravenous thrombolysis appears to be safe in CWS as in acute ischemic stroke, followed by treatment with antiplatelet agents.PMID:34472813
Source: Journal of the Association of Physicians of India - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research