Why the study?
Is intravenous thrombolysis safe and effective in patients with stroke attributable to small artery occlusion compared to other etiologies?
Population
1,048 stroke patients treated with intravenous thrombolysis from the Swiss IVT databank, including 65 with…
Comparison
Intravenous thrombolysis in patients with stroke… vs Intravenous thrombolysis in patients with stroke…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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Supports safety of IV thrombolysis in SAO stroke without excess ICH; leaves open efficacy differences versus other etiologies.
Is intravenous thrombolysis safe and effective in patients with stroke attributable to small artery occlusion compared to other etiologies?
Intravenous thrombolysis appears safe in patients with stroke due to small artery occlusion, with no excess risk of intracranial hemorrhage compared to other stroke etiologies.
Fluri et al. (2010) studied this question.
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