Sustainability of Intravenous Alteplase Administration via Telephone-Based Consult: Data from a US Health System

Despite multiple advances in management over the last few decades, acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is still associated with high morbidity and mortality.1 Intravenous alteplase (IV tPA) was shown to be efficacious and safe for AIS about a quarter century ago2 and remains the only Food and Drug Administration-approved medication for this indication. Though ideal, stroke neurologists may not be available in-person to decide whether to administer tPA to an AIS patient.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 27, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Sarah E. Nelson, Eric Aldrich, Brenda Johnson, Susan Groman, Richard E. Thompson, Victor Urrutia Source Type: research