Safety and efficacy of tenecteplase versus alteplase in stroke patients with carotid tandem lesions: Results from the AcT trial

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Authors

Fouzi Bala · University of Calgary

Mohammed Almekhlafi · University of Calgary

Nishita Singh · University of Manitoba

Ibrahim Alhabli · University of Calgary

Ayoola Ademola · University of Calgary

Shelagh B. Coutts · University of Calgary

Yan Deschaintre ·

Abstract

In patients with carotid TL treated with EVT, intravenous tenecteplase may be associated with similar or better clinical outcomes, similar angiographic reperfusion rates, and safety outcomes as compared with alteplase.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Stroke

Volume 19, Issue 3, pp. 322-330

DOI: 10.1177/17474930231205208

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