Increased Plasma Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Levels Contribute to Intracerebral Hemorrhage during Thrombolysis after Concomitant Stroke and Influenza Infection

Increased Plasma Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Levels Contribute to Intracerebral Hemorrhage during Thrombolysis after Concomitant Stroke and Influenza Infection

Background: Thrombolysis is the only approved therapy for acute stroke. However, life-threatening complications such as intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) can develop after intravenous administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Both infection and thrombolysis during cerebral ischemia disrupt...

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Main Authors: Sajjad Muhammad, Oliver Planz, Markus Schwaninger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-08-01
Series:Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra
Subjects:
Thrombolysis
Intracerebral bleeding
Stroke
Infection
Matrix metalloproteinase-9
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/447750

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