November 15, 1995Circulation321 citations
View Full PaperStroke After Thrombolysis
Key Points
- The aim is to evaluate the occurrence of stroke as a complication of thrombolysis.
- Review of thrombolysis outcomes in various patient demographics.
Structured PICO
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Intervention
thrombolysis
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Outcome
strokesafety
Highlights the need for further studies on the net clinical benefit of thrombolysis in high-risk subgroups due to the risk of stroke.
Abstract
Stroke remains a rare but catastrophic complication of thrombolysis. Additional studies should assess the net clinical benefit of thrombolysis in high-risk subgroups, particularly the elderly and patients with prior cerebrovascular events.