Thrombolysis at 3-4.5 hours after acute ischemic stroke onset--evidence from the Canadian Alteplase for Stroke Effectiveness Study (CASES) registry.

BACKGROUND: Extending the therapeutic window for thrombolysis is an important strategy in maximizing the proportion of patients treated. ECASS III examined a 3-4.5-hour window and showed a benefit to treated patients. We examined the experience in Canadian centres using intravenous tPA treatment in...

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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteurs: Shobha, N, Buchan, A, Hill, MD
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: 2011