Permeable Thrombi Are Associated With Higher Intravenous Recombinant Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator Treatment Success in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Authors

Emilie Santos · University Medical Center Utrecht

Jan Willem Dankbaar · University Medical Center Utrecht

Kilian M. Treurniet · University Medical Center Utrecht

Alexander D. Horsch · University Medical Center Utrecht

Yvo B.W.E.M. Roos · University Medical Center Utrecht

L. Jaap Kappelle · University Medical Center Utrecht

Wiro J. Niessen

Abstract

Thrombus perviousness, as measured on computed tomography in the acute stage of ischemic stroke, is strongly associated with recanalization after intravenous r-tPA treatment and with favorable functional outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 47, Issue 8, pp. 2058-2065

DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.013306

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